Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ominous-presence
noun
ˈɒmɪnəs ˈprɛzəns
Definition
A feeling or sense that something bad or unpleasant is about to happen, often accompanied by a feeling of dread.
Examples
- The dark clouds overhead created an ominous presence, indicating a storm was approaching.
- She felt an ominous presence in the abandoned house that made her uneasy.
- As the wolf howled in the distance, it added to the ominous presence of the forest at night.
Meaning
The term ‘ominous presence’ typically refers to an atmosphere or entity that evokes fear or foreboding, suggesting that harm or danger is near.
Synonyms
- Foreboding
- Threatening
- Menacing
- Sinister
- Portentous
