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Definitions

portentous

[pawr-ten-tuhs, pohr-] / pɔrˈtɛn təs, poʊr- /

ADJECTIVE

exciting; foreboding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apocalyptic haunting intriguing ominous

WEAK

alarming amazing astounding augural destined doomed exhilarating extraordinary fated fateful ill-boding ill-fated impending important inauspicious inspiring phenomenal premonitory prophetic remarkable suggestive threatening thrilling

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