Sinisterly: meaning, definitions and examples

Use 'sinisterly' when describing an action or manner that suggests harm or evil intent in a subtle or sly way.

• He smiled sinisterly, making everyone in the room feel uneasy.
• The cat watched the bird sinisterly from the shadows.

'Malevolently' is used to describe actions or intentions that are harmful or intended to cause harm, often with a feeling of intense ill will.

• The villain malevolently plotted against the hero.
• She looked at him malevolently, her eyes filled with hatred.

'Threateningly' should be used when someone or something poses a direct and obvious threat or danger.

• He pointed the knife threateningly at his victim.
• The storm clouds gathered threateningly on the horizon.

'Evilly' is best used when describing an action or behavior with a clear and obvious intent to cause harm or evil.

• She laughed evilly, enjoying the chaos she had caused.
• He planned his revenge evilly, leaving no room for mercy.