Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
portentous
Adjective
/pɔːrˈtɛntəs/
Definition
Ominously significant or indicative.
Examples
- The portentous clouds gathered in the sky, hinting at an impending storm.
- His portentous speech made everyone anxious about the future.
- She had a portentous dream that seemed to predict the outcome of the trial.
Meaning
Suggesting that something bad or important is going to happen; often used to describe something that is foreboding or threatening in nature.
Synonyms
- Ominous
- Foreboding
- Threatening
- Significant
- Presageful
