The Only Use of
portentous
in
Romeo and Juliet
- Black and portentous must this humour prove,
Unless good counsel may the cause remove.
Scene 1.1portentous = important in the futureeditor's notes: In this context, humour is a synonym for mood.
Definition:
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(portentous) very important; or indicating something important in the future
or:
acting overly important or serious