Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: ominously
IPA transcription: ['ɑmənəsli]
r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: ominously
    Meaning: in an ominous manner; "the sun darkened ominously"
Usage examples
  • Broken wires began to sputter ominously and fire out sparks.
  • "Davy," said Marilla ominously, "did you throw that conch down ON PURPOSE?"
  • "Look here, Peter," said Felix ominously, "they tell me that you've been praying right along that I couldn't eat a bitter apple.
  • The alcalde, with a hiccough, declared we would be forever going down the river in such a huge craft, and the Indians smiled ominously.