Portentous
Definition: Of or like a portent; giving a sign or warning that something momentous is about to happen; done in a pompously significant way (adjective)
Example: The dark clouds and eerie silence felt portentous on the morning of the battle.
Synonyms: ominous, foreboding, prophetic
Antonyms: insignificant, trivial, reassuring
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Questions about Portentous
What does “Portentous” mean?
Portentous (adjective) means of or like a portent; giving a sign or warning that something momentous is about to happen; done in a pompously significant way
How do you use “Portentous” in a sentence?
The dark clouds and eerie silence felt portentous on the morning of the battle.
What are synonyms of “Portentous”?
Words with a similar meaning to Portentous include ominous, foreboding, prophetic. Opposites include insignificant, trivial, reassuring.
Is “Portentous” a test vocabulary word?
Yes — Portentous appears in ISEE Upper Level, General Vocabulary on Vocab Voyage, and you can practise it free with a 3-question quiz on this page.