bode well

phrase

: to show or suggest that future developments or events will be good or favorable : to be a sign of good things to come

… the news … does not bode well for our future standard of living.

—Lester C. Thurow

Examples of bode well in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Thompson, who is eligible for a rookie-scale contract extension this offseason, explored taking more shots farther away from the rim last season, which could bode well for an overall expansion of his offensive game. — Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Those skeptical of the arrangement argue that being unable to maneuver an airport with your partner does not bode well for the rest of the relationship. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 30 July 2026

The cast celebrated with selfies taken on digital cameras, kisses, hugs, and smiles, showing a chemistry that bodes well for their onscreen performances. — Alessia Amorosini, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

None of this bodes well, nor does the history of the Griffin’s chief security officer Rose Harper (Sorika Wolf), which Spock and the Kirk/La’An team begin researching separately. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bode well

• bagatelle
• calomel
• caravel
• carousel
• carrousel
• citadel
• clientele
• commonweal
• coronel
• decibel
• demoiselle
• fontanelle