Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for ominous

ominous

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

This battered two-story home with ominous scratches on the basement door has been in Todd’s family for six generations, as the cemetery out back proves.

In the meantime, it's down to organizations and workers to watch out for the signs of stress before they turn into something more ominous.

From BBC

And, sounding a note that is ominous for those hoping to challenge Liverpool for the title, once again this was not a performance sprinkled with the sparkle of champions.

From BBC

But when put in context of what his entire administration has been saying in the wake of Kirk’s death, the comments take on a much more ominous cast.

From Salon

I especially wanted to know if the chef would like to say anything about the climate in Chicago’s Mexican dining scene under this ominous threat from Washington.

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement