threateningly

• Adverb, das eine Handlung, Äußerung oder einen Blick beschreibt, die bzw. der eine Drohung oder Gefahr ausdrückt oder vermuten lässt und Einschüchterung oder Feindseligkeit vermittelt.

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.

   Drohend

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

   Synonymebalefullydangerouslyforbiddinglymenacinglyominously

   Antonymebenignly

2. In a way that indicates dangerB2formal

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

   Drohend

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

   Synonymeforbiddinglymenacinglyominously

   Antonymebenignlycomfortinglyharmlesslyreassuringly