an indication or omen of something about to happen, especially something momentous. threatening or disquieting significance: an occurrence of dire portent.
What are synonyms for portent?
Synonyms of portent
- augury,
- auspice,
- boding,
- foreboding,
- foreshadowing,
- omen,
- prefiguring,
- presage.
What does portent mean?
1 : something that foreshadows a coming event : omen, sign. 2 : prophetic indication or significance. 3 : marvel, prodigy.
