Portentous
EN→ZH
What Does Portentous Mean?
- 预示的
- 不祥的
- 重要的
Portentous Pronunciation
/pɔːrˈtɛntəs/
Portentous Definition
adjective
Definition
of great significance or importance; usually indicating something momentous or ominous is likely to happen
In ZH
具有重大意义或重要性；通常指可能发生重要或不祥的事情
How to Use Portentous in a Sentence
- The portentous clouds gathered in the sky, signaling an approaching storm.
- His portentous gaze seemed to predict the outcome of the meeting.
- The novel begins with a portentous event that sets the tone for the story.
- She spoke in a portentous tone that made everyone listen closely.
- The director's portentous style left a lasting impression on the audience.