ominously

• Adverbio que indica que algo se hace o sucede de un modo que sugiere que va a ocurrir algo malo o desagradable, transmitiendo una sensación de amenaza, mal presentimiento o peligro inminente.

An adverb meaning "in a way that suggests something bad or unpleasant is going to happen." It is used to describe actions, sounds, or appearances that convey a sense of threat, foreboding, or impending danger.

1. In a threatening mannerB2formal

   In a way that suggests something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.

   de manera amenazante

   • The sky darkened ominously before the storm.
   • He spoke ominously about the future of the company.
   • The old house creaked ominously in the wind.

   Sinónimosmenacinglyportentouslythreateningly

   Antónimosauspiciouslyencouraginglyreassuringly