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单词 portentiously
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Definition of portentiously in English:

portentiously

adverb pɔːˈtɛnʃəsli
  • 1In a manner which portends or foreshadows something; ominously.

  • 2Grandiloquently; in a self-important or pretentious manner.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in James Grahame (1765–1811), poet. From portentious + -ly.

 
 

Definition of portentiously in US English:

portentiously

adverbpɔːˈtɛnʃəsli
  • 1In a manner which portends or foreshadows something; ominously.

  • 2Grandiloquently; in a self-important or pretentious manner.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in James Grahame (1765–1811), poet. From portentious + -ly.

 
 
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