ominous UK /ˈɒmɪnəs/US /ˈɑmɪnəs/ adjective2 •Of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant. •Specifically, giving indication of a coming ill; being an evil omenCalifornia poll support for Jerry Brown's tax increases has ominous implications for U.S. taxpayers too Los Angeles Times Headline April 25, 2011 formsmore ominous · most ominous