Earnest
Earnest adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.
Portentous and earnest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Portentous" instead an adjective "Earnest".
Nearby Words: earnestness, earnestly
Portentous
Portentous adjective - Being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come.
Earnest and portentous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Earnest" instead an adjective "Portentous".
Nearby Words: portent, portentously
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