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portentous

por·ten·tous [ pawr téntəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. significant: very serious and significant, especially with regard to future events

2. pompous: excessively serious or pompous

3. amazing: inspiring wonder and amazement


por·ten·tous·ly adverb
por·ten·tous·ness noun
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