Definition of Portentous
Portentous
por·ten·tous


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(adjective)
being a sign or omen of events to come, especially a warning of something disastrous or significant; being a portent;

e.g. The shocking letter was portentous of the events that would take place.

(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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