Portentously: meaning, definitions and examples
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portentously
[ pɔːˈtɛntəsli ]
used to describe a manner of speaking or behaving
In a way that suggests that something bad or unpleasant is about to happen; ominously.
Synonyms
forebodingly, ominously, ominously
Examples of usage
- He spoke portentously about the future of the company.
- The dark clouds gathered portentously in the sky.
used to describe a manner of speaking
In a way that is meant to impress or make a strong impression, especially in an exaggerated or pompous manner.
Synonyms
dramatically, grandiosely, pompously
Examples of usage
- She delivered her lines portentously, as if every word held great significance.
- The actor's performance was portentously dramatic.
Translations
Translations of the word "portentously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pressagiosamente
🇮🇳 अशुभ रूप से
🇩🇪 unheilvoll
🇮🇩 dengan tanda-tanda
🇺🇦 зловісно
🇵🇱 złowieszczo
🇯🇵 不吉に
🇫🇷 de manière menaçante
🇪🇸 de manera ominosa
🇹🇷 uğursuzca
🇰🇷 불길하게
🇸🇦 بشكل مشؤوم
🇨🇿 zlověstně
🇸🇰 zlovestne
🇨🇳 凶兆地
🇸🇮 zlovestno
🇮🇸 óheillavænlega
🇰🇿 жамандықпен
🇬🇪 უიღბლოდ
🇦🇿 uğursuzca
🇲🇽 de manera ominosa
Word origin
The word 'portentously' comes from the root word 'portent', which originated from the Latin word 'portentum', meaning 'omen' or 'sign'. The adverb form 'portentously' has been used in English since the 17th century to convey a sense of foreboding or significance. Over time, it has evolved to also describe behavior or speech that is meant to impress or make a strong impression.