Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
portent
noun
/ˈpɔːrtɛnt/
Definition
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Examples
- The dark clouds gathered in the sky as a portent of the approaching storm.
- Many believed that the sudden appearance of a comet was a portent of significant change.
- His strange behavior was seen as a portent of trouble to come.
Meaning
Portent refers to an indication or omen that signifies a future event, often with a negative or serious implication.
Synonyms
- omen
- sign
- warning
- forewarning
- augury
