portentously

[US]/pɔːˈtɛntəsli/
[UK]/pɔrˈtɛntəsli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.in a manner that is ominous or foreboding; in an arrogant or self-important way

Phrases & Collocations

portentously dark

portentously silent

portentously looming

portentously significant

portentously ominous

portentously grave

portentously heavy

portentously bright

portentously cold

portentously vast

Example Sentences

the sky darkened portentously before the storm.

she spoke portentously about the future of the company.

his portentously serious tone made everyone uneasy.

the portentously loud thunder echoed across the valley.

she gave a portentously warning about the dangers ahead.

the film ended on a portentously ambiguous note.

portentously, the clock struck midnight.

his portentously raised eyebrow signaled his disapproval.

the portentously dark clouds loomed overhead.

they entered the room with a portentously heavy silence.

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