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Forebodingly Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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forebodingly

[fɔːˈbəʊdɪŋli ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe an action or event that gives a sense of impending danger or misfortune

In a foreboding manner; with a sense of ominousness or impending doom.

Synonyms

menacingly, ominously, threateningly.

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Word Description / Examples
forebodingly

When you want to describe a situation or feeling that gives a strong sense that something bad is going to happen, but it doesn't necessarily specify an external threat.

  • The sky turned dark forebodingly as the storm approached
  • She glanced forebodingly at the clock, sensing she was running out of time
ominously

Appropriate for situations that predict bad events to come, often used in a literary context to set a mood of impending doom or disaster.

  • The clouds gathered ominously on the horizon
  • The silence in the room fell ominously as everyone awaited the news
menacingly

Used when describing a direct, often physical threat or a situation where danger is imminent. It usually includes a sense of immediate harm or aggression.

  • The dog growled menacingly when the stranger approached the gate
  • He looked at her menacingly, making her feel uncomfortable
threateningly

Used when someone or something is directly acting in a hostile or dangerous manner, conveying a clear intent to cause harm.

  • The man stepped forward threateningly, his fists clenched
  • The storm approached the coast threateningly, prompting evacuation orders

Examples of usage

  • She looked at him forebodingly, as if she knew something terrible was about to happen.
  • The dark clouds gathered forebodingly over the horizon, signaling an approaching storm.
  • The atmosphere in the room felt forebodingly tense, as if something bad was about to happen.

Translations

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Origin of 'forebodingly'

The word 'forebodingly' originates from the verb 'forebode', which is a combination of 'fore-' meaning 'before' and 'bode' meaning 'to predict or indicate'. The adverb form 'forebodingly' has been used in English since the late 18th century to convey a sense of impending danger or misfortune.

See also: foreboding.