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Ominous vs Apocalyptic - What's the difference?

ominous | apocalyptic |


As adjectives the difference between ominous and apocalyptic

is that ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant while apocalyptic is of or relating to an apocalypse:.

As a noun apocalyptic is

one who predicts apocalypse.

Ominous vs Venomous - What's the difference?

ominous | venomous | Related terms |

Ominous is a related term of venomous.


As adjectives the difference between ominous and venomous

is that ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant while venomous is full of venom.

Gloomy vs Ominous - What's the difference?

gloomy | ominous | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between gloomy and ominous

is that gloomy is imperfectly illuminated; dismal through obscurity or darkness; dusky; dim; clouded while ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.

Ominous vs Malignant - What's the difference?

ominous | malignant | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between ominous and malignant

is that ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant while malignant is harmful, malevolent, injurious.

As a noun malignant is

1823, The Retrospective Review (volume 7, page 11.

Ominous vs Hurtful - What's the difference?

ominous | hurtful | Related terms |

Ominous is a related term of hurtful.


As adjectives the difference between ominous and hurtful

is that ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant while hurtful is tending to impair or damage; injurious; mischievous; occasioning loss or injury.

Ominous vs Menacing - What's the difference?

ominous | menacing | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between ominous and menacing

is that ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant while menacing is suggesting imminent harm.

As a verb menacing is

present participle of lang=en.

As a noun menacing is

the act of making menaces or threats.

Ominous vs Furious - What's the difference?

ominous | furious | Related terms |

Ominous is a related term of furious.


As adjectives the difference between ominous and furious

is that ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant while furious is transported with passion or fury; raging; violent.

Ominous vs Malevolent - What's the difference?

ominous | malevolent | Related terms |

Ominous is a related term of malevolent.


As adjectives the difference between ominous and malevolent

is that ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant while malevolent is having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others.

Creepy vs Ominous - What's the difference?

creepy | ominous |


As adjectives the difference between creepy and ominous

is that creepy is producing an uneasy fearful sensation, as of things crawling over one's skin while ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.

Sullen vs Ominous - What's the difference?

sullen | ominous | Related terms |

Sullen is a related term of ominous.


As adjectives the difference between sullen and ominous

is that sullen is having a brooding ill temper; sulky while ominous is of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.

As a noun sullen

is (obsolete) one who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit.

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