ominous
/ˈɒmɪnəs/
o · mi · nous
ˈɒ · mɪ · nəs
English Definition
adj. threatening sinister foreboding
Significado en Español
ominoso, siniestro
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đe dọa, xui xẻo
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
omen (omen) + ous → ominous, foreboding.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the darkening sky, the shapes of the clouds took on an ominous appearance. Which word is a synonym for “ominous”?
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A
Hopeful
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B
Threatening
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C
Joyful
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D
Reliable
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B — Threatening.
“ominous” means adj. threatening sinister foreboding
Common questions about “ominous”
What does “ominous” mean?
ominous — adj. threatening sinister foreboding. In Chinese: 不祥的，恶兆的.
How do you pronounce “ominous”?
ominous is pronounced /ˈɒmɪnəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: o · mi · nous.
Is “ominous” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. ominous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “ominous”?
omen (omen) + ous → ominous, foreboding.
