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Menacingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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menacingly

 

[ ˈmenəsɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a threatening or aggressive manner

In a way that suggests the presence of danger; threateningly. In a manner that is intended to cause harm or instill fear.

Synonyms

hostilely, intimidatingly, threateningly

Examples of usage

  • He stared menacingly at the intruder.
  • She spoke menacingly, making everyone in the room uncomfortable.
  • The dog growled menacingly, warning the stranger to stay away.
Context #2 | Adverb

used to describe a look or expression

In a way that conveys a sense of threat or danger through one's gaze or facial expression.

Synonyms

ominously, sinisterly, threateningly

Examples of usage

  • He raised his eyebrows menacingly, implying that he was not pleased.
  • The villain smiled menacingly as he plotted his next move.
  • She glared menacingly at her opponent, ready for the challenge.

Translations

Translations of the word "menacingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ameaçadoramente

🇮🇳 धमकी भरे तरीके से

🇩🇪 bedrohlich

🇮🇩 dengan mengancam

🇺🇦 загрозливо

🇵🇱 groźnie

🇯🇵 威嚇するように

🇫🇷 menaçant

🇪🇸 amenazadoramente

🇹🇷 tehditkar bir şekilde

🇰🇷 위협적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل مهدد

🇨🇿 hrozivě

🇸🇰 hrozivo

🇨🇳 威胁性地

🇸🇮 grozeče

🇮🇸 ógnandi

🇰🇿 қорқынышты түрде

🇬🇪 მუქარით

🇦🇿 təhdidlə

🇲🇽 amenazadoramente

Etymology

The word 'menacingly' is derived from the verb 'menace,' which originated from the Latin word 'minare,' meaning 'to threaten.' The adverb 'menacingly' has been used in English since the 17th century to describe actions or expressions that convey a sense of threat or danger.

See also: menacer, menacing.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,659, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.