PORTENTOUS

: of, relating to, or constituting a portent <suspense,portentous foreshadowing, hints of sinister and violent mysteries — Francine Prose>

2

: eliciting amazement or wonder : prodigious

3

a : being a grave or serious matter <portentous decisions>b : self-consciously solemn or important : pompous<portentous declamation unsalted by the least trace of humor — W. H. Pritchard>c : ponderously excessive <that discipline's overwrought,portentous phrases — R. M. Coles>

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Examples of PORTENTOUS

1. <an eerie and portentous stillness hung over the camp the night before the battle>
2. <in 1969 people regarded the first landing on the moon as a truly portentous event>

What do I think?: This word is sort of conflicting with its deffinition, yet this is really cool too because it fills the gap between really excited and really nervous feelings.

What do I feel?: I feel that this word discribes a lot of my life right now. I am nervous and excited about a lot of different things.

How can I use this word?: See above.

How can I explain this word to others?: It can mean nervous or excited, or perhaps both.