threateningly

• حالٌ يدل على طريقة تعبّر عن تهديد أو تنطوي على إيذاء أو خطر. يصف الأفعال أو الأقوال أو النظرات التي تنقل التخويف أو العداء.

An adverb meaning "in a manner that expresses or suggests a threat of harm or danger." It describes actions, words, or looks that convey intimidation or hostility.

1. In a menacing mannerB2formal

   In a way that expresses or suggests a threat of harm or danger.

   بشكل مهدد

   • The stranger looked at him threateningly.
   • The dog growled threateningly at the intruder.
   • He spoke threateningly, warning them to leave immediately.

   المرادفاتbalefullydangerouslyforbiddinglymenacinglyominously

   الأضدادbenignly

2. In a way that indicates dangerB2formal

   In a manner that suggests something bad or dangerous is likely to happen.

   بشكل مهدد

   • Dark clouds gathered threateningly overhead.
   • The storm approached threateningly, forcing everyone indoors.
   • The waves crashed threateningly against the shore.

   المرادفاتforbiddinglymenacinglyominously

   الأضدادbenignlycomfortinglyharmlesslyreassuringly