Meaning Of The Word Portentous
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Portentous Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Portentous?
portentous
adjective: If someone's way of speaking, writing, or behaving is portentous, they speak, write, or behave more seriously than necessary because they want to impress other people. portentous in American English that portends evil; ominous adjective: of the nature of a portent; momentous portentous in British English adjective: of momentous or ominous significance |
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