Verb. (third-person singular simple present forbodes, present participle forboding, simple past and past participle forboded). 1  To portend or foretell, especially of ill; to serve as a sign or ill omen.
For example, rich colors such as evergreen, burgundy or navy look striking in a rustic log cabin. However, because you're just using panels of color, there's no danger in the richness of these colors darkening the interior of the cabin.
Dining Room Nook With Plum Wallpaper. As seen on HGTV's Property Brothers, plum-colored wallpaper and neutral grey paint bring drama to the small eating nook. A square whitewashed wood kitchen table is functional for eating and entertaining. Three wicker chairs complement the table and add texture to the space.