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OMINOUSLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In an ominous manner

Example:

the sun darkened ominously

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

ominous (threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments)

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 Context examples: 

As he did so, a draught of air fanned him, and a large, winged body swept ominously and silently past.

(White Fang, by Jack London)

They loomed ominously above him; and when the breeze stirred them into huge movements, he cowered down in fear, keeping his eyes warily upon them, and prepared to spring away if they attempted to precipitate themselves upon him.

(White Fang, by Jack London)