OMINOUS
/ˈɒmɪnəs/
7 letters · 3 syllables · adjective
Definition of OMINOUS
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 omen
"California poll support for Jerry Brown's tax increases has ominous implications for U.S. taxpayers too Los Angeles Times Headline April 25, 2011"
Examples of OMINOUS in a Sentence
- "California poll support for Jerry Brown's tax increases has ominous implications for U.S. taxpayers too Los Angeles Times Headline April 25, 2011"
Word Details
Is OMINOUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OMINOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of OMINOUS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for OMINOUS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | m | i | n | o | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OMINOUS
91 words from the letters in OMINOUS
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How to Use OMINOUS in Word Games
OMINOUS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since OMINOUS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OMINOUS to find 91 additional valid words.