Definition of Portentous
Portentous
por·ten·tous
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Giving a sign or warning of something important or bad to come.
e.g. The portentous clouds gathered on the horizon, signaling an impending storm.
(adjective)
pompous or exaggeratedly serious in manner, in order to seem impressive;
e.g. He talked about his family business's achievements in a portentous manner, as if no one knew about all the black money.
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