Intimidatingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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intimidatingly

 

[ ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

describing an action

In a way that causes fear or nervousness; in a threatening manner.

Synonyms

menacingly, scarily, threateningly

Examples of usage

  • She stared at him intimidatingly, making him feel uncomfortable.
  • The stranger approached her intimidatingly, causing her to step back.
  • He spoke intimidatingly, leaving everyone in the room silent.
  • The teacher looked at the students intimidatingly, expecting them to behave.
  • The bouncer stood at the door intimidatingly, preventing anyone from entering.

Translations

Translations of the word "intimidatingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intimidatoriamente

🇮🇳 डराने वाले तरीके से

🇩🇪 einschüchternd

🇮🇩 menakutkan

🇺🇦 лякаюче

🇵🇱 przerażająco

🇯🇵 威圧的に

🇫🇷 de manière intimidante

🇪🇸 intimidantemente

🇹🇷 korkutucu bir şekilde

🇰🇷 위협적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل مرعب

🇨🇿 zastrašujícím způsobem

🇸🇰 zastrašujúco

🇨🇳 令人畏惧地

🇸🇮 strašljivo

🇮🇸 ógnvekjandi

🇰🇿 қорқынышты түрде

🇬🇪 შიშისმომგვრელად

🇦🇿 təhlükəli şəkildə

🇲🇽 intimidantemente

Word origin

The word 'intimidatingly' is derived from the verb 'intimidate', which comes from the Latin word 'intimidare', meaning 'to make timid or fearful'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'intimidatingly', which means in a way that causes fear or nervousness. The concept of intimidation has long been associated with power dynamics and control, often used to instill fear or compliance in others.