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portentously

UK
/pɔːˈtɛntʃəsli/
US
/pɔrˈtɛnʧəsli/

Translations

portentouslyadverb
UK
/pɔːˈtɛntʃəsli/
US
/pɔrˈtɛnʧəsli/
The sky darkened portentously before the storm.
Небо зловеще потемнело перед бурей.
Synonyms
ominously
forebodingly
threateningly
significantly
importantly

Definitions

portentouslyadverb
In a manner that is ominous or foreboding, suggesting that something bad is going to happen.
The sky darkened portentously, hinting at the approaching storm.
In a way that is pompous or self-important, often to impress others.
He spoke portentously about his achievements, trying to impress the audience.
To a remarkable or prodigious degree; impressively or astonishingly.
The cliffs rose portentously above the crashing waves.
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