portentously
adverb/pɔːˈtentəsli/
/pɔːrˈtentəsli/
- (literary) in a way that is important as a sign or a warning of something that is going to happen in the future, especially when it is something unpleasant
- His uncle portentously warned him about seeking vengeance.
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- (formal, disapproving) in a very serious way that is intended to impress people synonym pompously
- She frowned portentously to add weight to her suggestion.
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