portentous
adjective /pɔːˈtentəs/
/pɔːrˈtentəs/
- (literary) important as a sign or a warning of something that is going to happen in the future, especially when it is something unpleasant
预示(坏事)的;先兆的 - a portentous sign
不祥的征兆
- a portentous sign
- (formal, disapproving) very serious and intended to impress people
synonym pompous煞有介事的;装腔作势的;装模作样的 - a portentous remark
装腔作势的言论
- a portentous remark