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Ominious

Definition:

Adjective:

1. Giving the unsettling impression that something bad or unpleasant is about to happen; threatening or inauspicious.

2. Impressive or awe-inspiring in appearance or effect.

Examples:

1. The dark clouds gathering above were ominious, signaling an impending storm.

2. The ominious sound of footsteps towards the door caused her heart to race.

3. The old, abandoned house had an ominious atmosphere that sent a shiver down his spine.

4. The king's ominious voice echoed throughout the castle, warning of the consequences of treason.

5. The approaching army was a formidable and ominious force.

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