Intimidatingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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intimidatingly
[ ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪŋli ]
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.