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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sly or cunning intelligence or deceitfulness.

completely fascinated or absorbed; entranced.

the state of being the firstborn child

to speak or write at length or in detail.

to offer or present something for acceptance.

a lengthy and aggressive speech.