[pôr-tĕńtəs, pōr-]
(adj.)Of the nature of or constituting a portent; foreboding:“The present…
(adj.)Full of unspecifiable significance; exciting wonder and awe:“Such a…
(adj.)Marked by pompousness; pretentiously weighty.
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An omen (also called portent or presage ) is a phenomenon that is believed to foretell the future, often signifying the advent of change. Omens may be considered "good" or "bad", but the term is...
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1. significant: very serious and significant, especially with regard to future events; ... 2. pompous: excessively serious or pompous; ... 3. amazing: inspiring wonder and amazement;
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