Definition of Ominous

suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future

Examples of Ominous in a sentence

Because of the ominous music, we knew something bad was about to happen in the movie.  🔊

The warning sounds of an ominous storm made us run for cover.  🔊

When I heard the front door slam, I took it as an ominous warning that my father was in a bad mood.  🔊

The broken window was an ominous sign someone had broken into our home.  🔊

A friendly outing took an ominous turn when the driver realized the bus brakes were no longer working.  🔊

As I tried to hide under my bedroom covers, I saw an ominous shadow appear in my doorway.  🔊

My mother’s ominous tone let me know I was in trouble.  🔊

In the horror movie, the stupid teenagers ignore the ominous warnings and go inside the mysterious house on the hill.  🔊

The dark clouds gave the sky an ominous appearance.  🔊

When the librarian saw my friends and I playing loudly, she gave us an ominous look.  🔊

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