Menacingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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menacingly
[ ˈmenəsɪŋli ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.