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Definition of forebodingly

forebodingly

/fɔːrˈboʊ.dɪŋ.li/
fore · bod · ing · ly
Adjective:foreboding
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forebodingly Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In a manner that suggests or warns that something bad, harmful, or unpleasant is about to happen; ominously.

Example

"Dark clouds gathered forebodingly over the coastal village just before the storm made landfall."

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• Rhymes for forebodingly

• Nearby Words

forebear
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the participial adjective 'foreboding' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base verb 'forebode' traces back to Old English 'forebodian' (to announce or predict), combining 'fore-' (before) and 'bodian' (to proclaim or portend).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Forebodingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/forebodingly
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