ominous

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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

ominous

(adjective)

ominous

(adjective)

Meaning

giving a sign of bad things to come

Example

"The dark clouds in the sky had an ominous look, signaling a storm was near."

Synonyms

threateningforebodingmenacing

Antonyms

promisinghopeful

More about this word

Word origin: From Latin 'ominous', related to prophecy.

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