The dark clouds gathered ominously, signaling an imminent storm that would disrupt our picnic plans.
synonyms
impendingforthcomingapproaching
word origin — From Latin 'imminens,' meaning 'overhanging' or 'threatening,' derived from the verb 'imminere,' meaning 'to hang over, to threaten.'
imminent, liable, tedious, erudite, fractious: meanings and examples
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imminent · adjective/ˈɪmɪnənt/
about to happen or occur very soon
The dark clouds gathered ominously, signaling an imminent storm that would disrupt our picnic plans.
Synonyms: impending, forthcoming, approaching
Origin: From Latin 'imminens,' meaning 'overhanging' or 'threatening,' derived from the verb 'imminere,' meaning 'to hang over, to threaten.'
liable · adjective/ˈlaɪə.bəl/
responsible by law or bound by legal obligations
If the company fails to comply with safety regulations, it could be held liable for any accidents that occur on site.
Synonyms: responsible, accountable, answerable
Origin: From Middle French 'liable' meaning 'bound, obligated', from 'lier' meaning 'to bind'.
tedious · adjective/ˈtiː.di.əs/
too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous
The project turned out to be a tedious process that dragged on for months without any sign of completion.
Synonyms: boring, monotonous, dreary
Origin: From Latin 'taediosus', meaning 'tedious, wearisome', derived from 'taedium', meaning 'weariness, boredom'.
erudite · adjective/ˈɛrʊˌdaɪt/
having or showing great knowledge or learning
The professor is known for his erudite discussions on philosophy, captivating students with his deep insights.
Synonyms: learned, knowledgeable, scholarly
Origin: From Latin 'eruditus', meaning 'instructed, learned', from 'erudire', meaning 'to educate, inform'.
fractious · adjective/ˈfræk.ʃəs/
irritable and quarrelsome
The fractious child refused to follow any instructions, throwing a tantrum at the slightest provocation.
Synonyms: irritable, quarrelsome, unruly
Origin: from Middle English 'fractious', from Latin 'fractiosus', meaning 'broken' or 'breaking', from 'frangere' meaning 'to break'