done in a way that is intended to impress or is meant to be very serious and important, often in a way that seems silly or false
portent+ous
Shared component: portent · omen
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesIn a way that is done in a solemn, serious, or pompous manner, especially to give an impression of importance or ominous significance.
portent+ous+ly
Shared component: portent · omen