Portentous

por-TEN-tuhs (/pɔːˈtɛntəs/)

ominous; foreboding; having great significance.

“Jonathan’s situation was nothing short of portentous – social isolation, alcohol dependence, and chain smoking rarely signal a happy ending.”

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done carelessly or hurriedly.

having a mournful or plaintive sound; sorrowful.

the act of decapitating or beheading.

in a manner resembling a seraph (an angel of the highest order); angelically.

with a sideways glance or gaze; askew.