portentously
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/pɔːrˈtentəsli/
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/pɔːˈtentəsli/
in a way that suggests something important or serious is about to happen
He spoke portentously about the impending storm.
그는 다가오는 폭풍에 대해 중대하게 이야기했다.
in a way that tries to make something seem more important than it is
The actor portentously announced the start of the play.
그 배우는 연극의 시작을 중대하게 발표했다.