ominous
UK/'ɒminәs/US
IELTSGREC2
Definitions
adj.
Suggesting that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening.
不祥的；凶兆的；令人担忧的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedominroot
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=ominous
Common Collocations
- 1.ominous sign不祥的迹象
- 2.ominous silence令人不安的寂静
- 3.ominous cloud乌云
Example Sentences
- 1.
The ominous dark clouds suggested a storm was approaching quickly.
- 2.
His ominous tone during the meeting made everyone feel worried.