palmist
/'pɑ:mist/
Definition
- Noun:
- A person who claims to predict someone's future by examining the lines and features of their palm: A palmist is a type of fortuneteller who practices palmistry, the art of interpreting the lines, mounts, and shapes of the hand.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The palmist told her she would have a long life line.
- He visited a palmist at the fair to learn about his future career.
- Many are skeptical about what a palmist can truly predict.
Advanced Usage
- "To consult a palmist": to seek a reading or prediction from a palmist.
- She decided to consult a palmist out of curiosity.
Variants and Related Words
- Palmistry (n): The practice or art of telling fortunes from the lines and marks on the palm of a person's hand.
- She studied palmistry for many years.
Synonyms
- Fortuneteller: A person who claims to predict future events.
- Chiromancer: A formal or less common term for a palmist.
Related Phrases
- Have one's palm read: To have a palmist examine one's hand.
- He had his palm read at the carnival.
Noun
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fortuneteller who predicts your future by the lines on your palms
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