Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ominous-tone

adjective

/ˈɒmɪnəs toʊn/

Definition

A tone that suggests something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.

Examples

The ominous tone of the weather report warned of an approaching storm.
His voice took on an ominous tone as he described the impending dangers.
The music shifted to an ominous tone, signaling something terrible was about to unfold.

Meaning

An ominous tone often creates a feeling of foreboding or anxiety. It is a sound or manner of speaking that implies danger or predicts something negative.