Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ominous-warning
phrase
/ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs ˈwɔː.nɪŋ/
Definition
A forewarning or sign that suggests something bad or unpleasant is likely to happen.
Examples
- The dark clouds were an ominous warning of the storm to come.
- She received an ominous warning about the financial risks of her investment.
- His tone had an ominous warning that made everyone feel uneasy.
Meaning
The term ‘ominous-warning’ combines ‘ominous,’ which indicates a threatening or foreshadowing presence, with ‘warning,’ which signifies a cautionary alert. Together, they convey a message that hints at impending danger or misfortune.
Synonyms
- foreboding
- threatening sign
- premonition
- danger signal
- portent
