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forebodingly

[/fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋli/]
adverb
de forma presságiosa; ominosaente
1. In a manner that suggests something bad or unpleasant will happen; with an ominous quality
The sky darkened forebodingly as the storm approached.
O céu escureceu de forma presságiosa conforme a tempestade se aproximava.
2. In a way that causes a feeling of dread or apprehension about the future
She spoke forebodingly about the economic crisis.
Ela falou de forma ominosa sobre a crise econômica.
Synonyms
ominouslythreateninglyinauspiciouslyportentouslysinisterly
Antonyms
auspiciouslyfavorablypromisinglyhopefully

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de forma presságiosa; ominosaemente
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
de modo presságioso; sinistamente
Common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

foreboding sense
foreboding silence
foreboding atmosphere
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