Both Uses of
portentous
in
The Power and the Glory by Cooke
- Mandy inquired, stretching herself and yawning portentously.†
Chpt 4 *
- There's nothing the matter with me," Buckheath declared wagging his head portentously, and avoiding her eye.†
Chpt 9
Definition:
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(portentous) very important; or indicating something important in the future
or:
acting overly important or serious