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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

portentous

/pɔːrˈtɛn.təs/ adjective · British & US
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What does portentous mean?

adjective

Giving a strong impression of something serious or important; ominous or foreboding. Used to describe something that is considered to be a sign or indication of something that is going to happen.

Example

"The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were a portentous sign of an impending storm."

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