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Definition of boding

boding

/ˈboʊ.dɪŋ/
bod · ing
Adverb:bodingly
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Plural:bodings
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• adjective

1

Portending or foreshadowing evil or misfortune; ominous.

Example

"The sudden, boding silence in the courtroom made everyone anxious about the jury's verdict."

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• noun

1

An omen, prediction, or premonition, especially of impending evil or misfortune.

Example

"Despite her dark bodings about the expedition, the research team returned safely ahead of schedule."

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bodice
bodiless
bodily
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body
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English bodung, meaning 'message, preaching, or prophecy,' derived from the verb bodian ('to proclaim or foretell').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boding
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