Meaning of the word ominous in English

What does ominous mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ominous

US /ˈɑː.mə.nəs/
UK /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/
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Adjective

suggesting that something bad is going to happen

Example:
The sky grew dark and ominous.
There was an ominous silence in the room.