portends

Adjective

Done in a pompously or overly solemn manner so as to impress.

ریشه

From the Latin word 'portentosus' meaning 'ominous' or 'prodigious'.

مثال

• The speaker's portentous tone made the audience uneasy.
• He delivered a portentous speech filled with grandiose claims.
• The portentous ceremony was meant to inspire awe.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Portentous tone Portentous speech Portentous ceremony