Portentousness
Pronunciation: /ˈpɔɹtɛntəsˈnɛs/
Portentousness (noun)
- The quality of sounding very serious and suggesting that something important or bad may happen soon.
- The quality of being too serious or dramatic, often making ordinary events seem more important than they are.
Examples
- Her speech had portentousness, and everyone felt uneasy.
- The warning sounded with portentousness, not reassurance.