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portentous

adjective
/pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

Meaning

Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.

Example Sentences

His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.

Synonyms

ominous, foreboding, threatening, pompous, grave

Antonyms

hopeful, reassuring

Collocations

portentous sign, portentous event, portentous tone, portentous speech

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