portentous

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of portentous with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

portentous

(adjective)

Meaning

ominously significant or indicative

Example

"The portentous clouds gathered ominously in the sky, warning us of the approaching storm."

Synonyms

ominousforebodingsignificant

Antonyms

insignificantuninfluential