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portentously

/pɔːrˈtɛn.təsli/ adverb · British & US
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What does portentously mean?

adverb

In a portentous manner; in a way that is full of meaning or significance, often in a way that is ominous or threatening.

Example

"The actor delivered his lines portentously, adding to the dramatic tension of the scene."

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