Meaning of the word foreboding in English
What does foreboding mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
foreboding
US /fɔːrˈboʊ.dɪŋ/
UK /fɔːˈbəʊ.dɪŋ/
Noun
a feeling that something bad is going to happen; a premonition
Example:
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He had a strange sense of foreboding as he entered the old house.
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The dark clouds and distant thunder filled her with a sense of foreboding.
Adjective
implying that something bad is going to happen; ominous
Example:
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The sky had a dark and foreboding appearance before the storm.
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The silence in the abandoned house was strangely foreboding.