Portentous(adjective)
Giving a sign that something serious or bad may happen.
Hindi meaning:अशुभ संकेत देने वाला
Synonyms: Ominous, Foreboding, Threatening, Momentous
Antonyms: Auspicious, Reassuring, Insignificant, Ordinary
Example: The dark clouds looked portentous before the storm.
Trick to remember: Portentous has portent, which means a sign; remember it as a serious warning sign.
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