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ominously

/ˈɑmənəsli/ /ˈɒmənəsli/

Meanings
adverb
In an ominous manner; with sinister foreboding.

Examples :

"The sky darkened ominously as the storm approached. "
sign negative attitude

Related Words

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approached verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃt/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃt/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The dog cautiously approached the sleeping cat. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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sky noun

/skaɪ/

The atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the ground during the day.

"That year, a meteor fell from the sky."

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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foreboding verb

/fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/ /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋɡ/

To predict a future event; to hint at something that will happen (especially as a literary device).

"The dark clouds gathering overhead foreboded a heavy thunderstorm. "

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darkened verb

/ˈdɑːkənd/ /ˈdɑɹkənd/

To make dark or darker by reducing light.

"The heavy curtains darkened the room, making it hard to see. "

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sinister adjective

/ˈsɪnɪstə/ /ˈsɪnɪstɚ/

Inauspicious, ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in bar sinister).

"The dark, deserted alley had a sinister feeling, making me want to turn around immediately. "

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an numeral

/æn/

One

"My sister has an older brother. "

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manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

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ominous adjective

/ˈɒmɪnəs/ /ˈɑmɪnəs/

Of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.

"The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were an ominous sign that a storm was coming. "

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storm noun

/stɔːm/ /stɔɹm/

Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.

"The sudden storm flooded the streets, making it impossible to get to school on time. "