ominously

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui suggère que quelque chose de mauvais ou de désagréable va se produire ». Utilisé pour décrire des actions, des sons ou des apparences qui transmettent un sentiment de menace, de mauvais présage ou de danger imminent.

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 manière menaçante

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

   Synonymesmenacinglyportentouslythreateningly

   Antonymesauspiciouslyencouraginglyreassuringly