Synonyms of ominous

Antonyms of ominous

Collocations of ominous

ominous clouds
Frequency: 85 %

The sky darkened with ominous clouds, signaling an approaching storm.

ominous silence
Frequency: 75 %

The room was filled with an ominous silence, broken only by the sound of their breathing.

ominous feeling
Frequency: 70 %

As he entered the abandoned house, an ominous feeling washed over him.

ominous presence
Frequency: 65 %

The figure lurking in the shadows had an ominous presence that made her skin crawl.

ominous warning
Frequency: 60 %

The fortune teller's ominous warning left her feeling uneasy.

Idiomatic Expressions for ominous

  • Phrase: an ominous silence
    Meaning: a silence that feels threatening or foreboding
    Usage: The tense atmosphere in the room was broken only by an ominous silence.