portentous

Meanings

• adjective

  Signifying something momentous, ominous, or indicative of what is to come.

  - "The portentous clouds gathered ominously over the battlefield."
  - "The portentous speech of the leader was met with silence and awe."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɔː(ɹ)ˈtɛntəs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

foreshadowing , predictive , premonitory , prognosticatory , momentous , ominous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with portentous
chastity , piety , reverie , severity

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Variants

List of all variants of portentous that leads to same result
portentous , portentously , portentousness , portentousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'portentum' meaning 'sign, omen, portent'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'portentous' is often used in literature to describe significant or ominous events or situations.

2. The term 'portent' comes from the Latin word 'portentum', which means 'sign, omen, portent'.

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Related Concepts

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1. omen: An event or sign that is believed to have a prophetic significance.

2. prophecy: A prediction or forecast of future events.

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Culture

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In literature, portentous is often used to describe ominous or significant events or situations. In art, portentous symbols or imagery can be used to convey a sense of foreboding or importance.

How to Memorize "portentous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dark, stormy sky with portentous clouds gathering. Imagine the sense of foreboding and importance conveyed by the scene.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'portentous' with the word 'ominous' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Portends Ominous Signs' to remember the meaning of 'portentous'.

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