Ominous

/ˈɒmɪnəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening.

The dark clouds in the sky gave an ominous warning of the storm that was approaching.

indicative of future misfortune; foreboding.

His ominous silence after the meeting left everyone feeling uneasy about the decisions that had been made.

in a way that suggests an evil or harmful outcome.

The ominous howl of the wind sent shivers down her spine.

characterized by an atmosphere of impending danger.

The abandoned house had an ominous feel, as if it were hiding dark secrets.

portending misfortune or disaster.

The ominous growl of the animal warned them to tread carefully.

From Latin 'ominous', from 'omen', meaning foreboding.

ominous clouds

Clouds that suggest a storm or bad weather approaching.

ominous silence

A silence that suggests tension or an impending conflict.

omen

A sign or warning of things to come.

omened

Having the nature of an omen.

Chilling vibes

That old house gives off some chilling vibes, very ominous.

Gloomy feels

The movie had such gloomy feels; it was downright ominous.