as in ominous
being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come
the surging doomy music in the background was an unmistakable sign that things would not end well for the movie's hero
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Recent Examples of doomy
On the one hand, the music nestled alongside the doomy Goth rock of the Cure and Siouxie and the Banshees.
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David Chiu, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The book is narrated by a woman left to raise Renata, the dull and doomy teen-age daughter of a philandering husband who has abandoned them.
—Negar Azimi, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
On the one hand, the music nestled alongside the doomy Goth rock of the Cure and Siouxie and the Banshees.
—David Chiu, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The book is narrated by a woman left to raise Renata, the dull and doomy teen-age daughter of a philandering husband who has abandoned them.
—Negar Azimi, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
James joined local band Death, adding free-ranging alto sax solos to its doomy sound derived from the Stooges and the Velvet Underground.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 21 June 2024
The song begins with a jangly blues guitar lick before kicking into a doomy metal riff that sounds custom built for Osbourne’s voice.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024
There were doomy, crashing chords, relentless drumming, a pounding keyboard, and some vigorous tambourine.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2024
An ancient fear of pirates, especially, in the glassless porthole windows (small, to attract less attention) that seem like vigilant, doomy eyes.
—Antonia Quirke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2019
David Chiu, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The book is narrated by a woman left to raise Renata, the dull and doomy teen-age daughter of a philandering husband who has abandoned them.
—Negar Azimi, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
On the one hand, the music nestled alongside the doomy Goth rock of the Cure and Siouxie and the Banshees.
—David Chiu, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The book is narrated by a woman left to raise Renata, the dull and doomy teen-age daughter of a philandering husband who has abandoned them.
—Negar Azimi, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
James joined local band Death, adding free-ranging alto sax solos to its doomy sound derived from the Stooges and the Velvet Underground.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 21 June 2024
The song begins with a jangly blues guitar lick before kicking into a doomy metal riff that sounds custom built for Osbourne’s voice.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024
There were doomy, crashing chords, relentless drumming, a pounding keyboard, and some vigorous tambourine.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2024
An ancient fear of pirates, especially, in the glassless porthole windows (small, to attract less attention) that seem like vigilant, doomy eyes.
—Antonia Quirke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doomy
Adjective
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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The signs in Iran are ominous—and the pleas from Iranian Jewish elders may now go unheard.—
Roya Hakakian,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Before long, his life is plagued by a series of mysterious, sinister incidents that threaten to upend his success and bring about a most violent demise.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 July 2025
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He’s then forced to compete in a sinister game of hide-and-seek, where even more players are eliminated.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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That decision ultimately cost him the match, and when the bout was over, Orton’s menacing stare at Rhodes not-so-subtly hinted at a potential heel turn.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Doomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doomy. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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