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sinisterly

 

[ ˈsɪnɪstərli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe an action or event that is done in a threatening or evil manner

If something is done sinisterly, it is done in a way that suggests evil intent or malevolence.

Synonyms

evilly, malevolently, threateningly

Examples of usage

  • He looked at her sinisterly, making her feel uneasy.
  • The villain smiled sinisterly as he revealed his evil plan.
  • The shadows moved sinisterly across the room, creating a sense of foreboding.

Translations

Translations of the word "sinisterly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sinistramente

🇮🇳 डरावने तरीके से

🇩🇪 unheimlich

🇮🇩 dengan jahat

🇺🇦 зловісно

🇵🇱 złowieszczo

🇯🇵 不気味に

🇫🇷 sinistrement

🇪🇸 siniestramente

🇹🇷 uğursuzca

🇰🇷 불길하게

🇸🇦 بشكل شرير

🇨🇿 zlověstně

🇸🇰 zlovestne

🇨🇳 阴险地

🇸🇮 zlovešče

🇮🇸 ógnvekjandi

🇰🇿 зұлымдықпен

🇬🇪 ბოროტულად

🇦🇿 şər qüvvə ilə

🇲🇽 siniestramente

Etymology

The word 'sinisterly' is derived from the adjective 'sinister', which originally meant 'unlucky' or 'inauspicious' in Latin. Over time, the meaning shifted to include connotations of evil or malevolence. The adverb form 'sinisterly' is often used in literature and storytelling to create a sense of foreboding or danger.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,947, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.