portentous in a sentence
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Definition
Portentous: giving a sign or warning that something significant or ominous is likely to happen.
Crossword clues for portentous
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "portentous".
- Significant and ominous in nature.
- Foreboding or suggesting something important.
- Indicating a serious or grave future event.
- Suggestive of something momentous ahead.
- Warning of an impending significant occurrence.
Portentous sentence examples
- The dark clouds rolling in were a portentous sign of the storm to come.
- His portentous tone suggested that the news would not be good.
- As the clock struck midnight, the portentous silence filled the air with dread.
- The ancient prophecy spoke of a portentous event that would change the course of history.
- She felt a portentous chill as she entered the abandoned house, sensing something was wrong.