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Prophetically

usgb/prəˈfetɪkli/Volume
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Future Predictions

Use 'prophetically' when someone predicts something accurately before it happens.

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The scientist spoke prophetically about the rise in sea levels.
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Serious Tone

'Prophetically' often implies a serious or important message about the future.

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The leader warned prophetically of the coming economic crisis.
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Not Always True

Although 'prophetically' suggests accurate prediction, the fulfillment of the prediction isn't guaranteed.

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He prophetically claimed we'd all live on Mars, but it hasn't happened yet.
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