ominous

• Создающий впечатление, что должно произойти что-то плохое или неприятное; угрожающий.

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

1. Threatening or menacingB2formal

   Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.

   Зловещий

   • The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.
   • He gave her an ominous warning about the future.
   • The silence in the room was ominous.

   Synonymsbalefuldirefatefulforbiddingforebodingill-omenedmenacingportentoussinisterthreatening

   Antonymsauspiciousencouragingfavorablepromisingpropitious

2. ForebodingB2formal

   Suggesting that something unpleasant or dangerous is about to occur.

   Зловещий

   • The ominous sound of footsteps echoed in the hallway.
   • She felt an ominous sense of dread as she entered the house.
   • The letter contained an ominous message.

   Synonymsdireforebodinginauspiciousmenacingportentoussinisterthreateningunlucky

   Antonymsauspiciousbenignbrightencouragingfavorablepromisingpropitious