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

Texas recently elected a Democrat as governor, which also bodes well for First Solar, Dorsheimer said. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

The Blue Wave bodes well for the Cleveland Browns’ chances of winning the Super Bowl and Tom Cruise winning an Oscar. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

The slight gap between the two candidates doesn’t bode well for Bass, since Raman is expected to secure a larger portion of the late-arriving ballots in the coming days. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

That refusal does not bode well for their ability to impartially decide matters involving this administration, and underscores the importance of the Senate’s confirmation power. — James Speyer, New York Daily News, 30 Oct. 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