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

Esposito’s finishing can be wayward but his ability to constantly get into dangerous positions in the box bodes well for his future. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The luxury sector, however, is on a modest upswing this year after two years of declines, boding well for ELG. — David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

The last-minute addition of a fence around the complex doesn’t bode well. — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Peacock’s Girls5eva made the move to Netflix upon cancellation after two seasons but its quick demise at its new home does not bode well for future transfers. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 31 Aug. 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