1. indicating or serving as a sign of something; signifying
Usage: present participle of ‘betoken’; formal

Examples

• The dark clouds were betokening an approaching storm.
• Her nervous laughter was betokening her discomfort with the situation.
• The wilting flowers were betokening the end of summer.
• His frequent yawning was betokening his need for sleep.
• The rising smoke was betokening trouble at the factory.
• The dog’s restless behavior was betokening the arrival of strangers.