portentously

[pawr-ten-tuh s-lee, pohr-]

portentously Definition

  • 1done in a manner that suggests a sign or warning of something momentous or calamitous about to happen
  • 2done in an overly solemn or pompous manner

Using portentously: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "portentously" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The old man spoke portentously of the impending storm.

  • Example

    She delivered her lines portentously, as if she were prophesying doom.

  • Example

    The politician's speech was portentously grandiose, but ultimately empty of substance.

portentously Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for portentously

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Summary: portentously in Brief

The adverb 'portentously' [pawr-ten-tuh s-lee, pohr-] describes something done in a manner that suggests a sign or warning of something momentous or calamitous about to happen, or done in an overly solemn or pompous manner. Examples include the old man speaking portentously of the impending storm and the politician's speech being portentously grandiose, but ultimately empty of substance.