portentous
/pɔrˈtɛntəs/
adjective
- Giving a sign or warning that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; ominous.
- The old sailor saw the portentous red sky at dawn and warned the crew to prepare for rough seas.
- The dark clouds gathering over the mountain looked portentous, hinting at a severe storm.
- Her portentous silence made everyone in the room feel uneasy about the news she was about to share.
- Serious and self-important in a way that is meant to impress others; pompous or solemn.
- The professor gave a portentous speech about the future of technology, using long words to sound important.
- He struck a portentous pose at the podium, as if he were about to announce a world-changing discovery.
- Her portentous tone during the meeting annoyed her colleagues, who just wanted a simple update.
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