portentous
UK/pɒ:'tentәs/US
GREB1
Definitions
adj.
Of great or ominous significance; pompously self-important.
预兆的，不祥的；重大的；自命不凡的
Root Breakdown
Loanwordportprefix
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ousfull of, having the quality of
=portentous
Common Collocations
- 1.portentous sign不祥的征兆
- 2.portentous tone不祥的语气
- 3.[portentous silence]令人不安的沉默
- 4.portentous event重大事件
Example Sentences
- 1.
The general spoke in a portentous tone about the coming battle.
- 2.
Dark clouds gathered on the horizon, creating a portentous atmosphere.
- 3.
His portentous speech was full of grand words but little substance.