Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ominous-sign
noun
ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs saɪn
Definition
A warning or indication that something bad or unpleasant is likely to happen.
Examples
- The dark clouds were an ominous sign of the approaching storm.
- His silence was an ominous sign that he was not pleased with the decision.
- The sudden drop in temperature was an ominous sign of the impending winter.
Meaning
An omen or a sign that suggests trouble or danger is approaching.
Synonyms
- foreboding
- portent
- harbinger
- warning
- omen
