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   ominous

   /ˈɒmɪnəs/

   adjective

   • 1. giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicious: "there were ominous dark clouds gathering overhead"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin ominosus, from omen, omin- ‘omen’.

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   • 1. ominousness noun

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   What does ominous mean in a sentence?

   • If you mean ominous, it means that something has happened that is very bad and will lead to more bad things happening. Such as a military buildup on your borders is an ominous sign of an invasion. How do you spell ominous? That is the correct spelling of "ominous" (foreboding). What is a sentence for ominous?

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   What is another word for ominous?

   • Context from the book- P.113- “Back and back and back. Jonas repeated the familiar phrase. Sometimes it had seemed humorous to him…Now it was ominous. It meant, he knew, that nothing could be changed.” Circle the six words that are synonyms for the word OMINOUS. encouraging cheerful sinister gloomy dismal

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   What is the difference between ominous and portentous?

   • Ominous, derived from omen “a predictor of outcomes,” usually suggests evil or damaging eventualities: ominous storm clouds; an ominous silence. Portentous, although it may suggest evil results, often stresses a momentous or very important outcome: a portentous moment in history; a portentous escalation of hostilities.

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   What is the difference between ominous and Omen?

   • Ominous, and the related word omen both come from the 16th century Latin word ōmen "foreboding." However, unlike omen, which is a sign of something good or bad to come, ominous always describes something unpleasant or threatening. If the future looks ominous, you've got nothing to look forward to.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOMINOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Ominous means suggesting that something unpleasant is likely to happen. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and hear the pronunciation.

   • Ominous in Spanish

     OMINOUS translate: de mal agüero, de mal agüero, siniestro....

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     OMINOUS translate: 惡兆的，不祥的，不吉利的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     OMINOUS translate: 恶兆的，不祥的，不吉利的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Ominous: Indonesian Translation

     OMINOUS translate: beralamat buruk. Learn more in the...

   • Ominous: French Translation

     OMINOUS translate: de mauvais augure, menaçant. Learn more...

   • Ominous: Polish Translation

     OMINOUS translate: złowróżbny, złowieszczy, złowieszczy....

   • Ominous: German Translation

     OMINOUS translate: unheilvoll. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     OMENTAL definition: 1. relating to the omentum (= the layer...

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   If something looks or sounds ominous, be careful: a threat or an unpleasant event is at hand. If you see an ominous frown on your boss's face, you're in trouble! Ominous, and the related word omen both come from the 16th century Latin word ōmen "foreboding."

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   Ominous means having a menacing or threatening aspect, especially foreshadowing evil or disaster. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and word history of ominous from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Ominous means suggesting that something unpleasant is likely to happen. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see related words and phrases, and hear the pronunciation.

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   Ominous means foreboding evil or threatening, or having the significance of an omen. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences, synonyms, pronunciation, and word origin.

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   Ominous definition: portending evil or harm; foreboding; threatening; inauspicious. See examples of OMINOUS used in a sentence.

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    Ominous means suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, pronunciation, pictures and example sentences.