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in a way that hints at something bad about to happen or a feeling of approaching danger
- Dark clouds gathered ominously in the sky, signaling an approaching storm.
- The sudden silence in the room was broken by an ominously creaking sound from the old house.
- The economic indicators dropped ominously, raising concerns about an upcoming recession.
- As the detective investigated the crime scene, he discovered an ominously placed clue that hinted at a more significant threat.