Imminent
Imminent adjective - Giving signs of immediate occurrence.
Usage example: a storm is imminent, so you should seek shelter now
Portentous and imminent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Portentous" instead an adjective "Imminent".
Nearby Words: imminence, imminently
Portentous
Portentous adjective - Being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come.
Imminent and portentous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Imminent" instead an adjective "Portentous".
Nearby Words: portent, portentously
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