Mammoth Memory

Ominous – Suggesting that something unpleasant is likely to happen

(Pronounced ohm-i-nus)

To remember the definition of the word ominous, use the following mnemonic:

Oh, minus (ominous) on everything. This is going to be bad. 

Oh, minus (ominous) on everything. This is going to be bad. 

 

Examples of ominous in a sentence

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.

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