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boding

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Foreboding or ominous; suggesting that something bad will happen.

Detailed Definition
The term 'boding' refers to a sense of impending doom or misfortune. It is often used in literature to convey a feeling of dread or anxiety about future events. In this poem, it reflects the speaker's fears regarding the well-being of their friend, adding to the emotional depth of their farewell.
Example
Example in poetry:
"To busy phantasies, and boding fears" (foreboding, ominous); "The boding raven's cry" (superstition); "Boding clouds on the horizon" (nature); "Her heart was full of boding" (anxiety); "The boding silence before the storm" (dramatic)
Additional Notes
The word 'boding' emphasizes the speaker's anxiety and concern, enhancing the emotional tone of the poem.; Found in the poem, To a Friend by William Lisle Bowles
Also Known As
ominous portentous foretelling ill prophetic warning
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