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threateningly

/ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ.li/

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adverb

/ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ.li/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «таким образом, который выражает или предполагает угрозу причинения вреда или опасности». Описывает действия, слова или взгляды, передающие запугивание или враждебность.

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.

    ruУгрожающе

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

    Synonymsbalefullydangerouslyforbiddinglymenacinglyominously

    Antonymsbenignly

  2. In a way that indicates dangerB2formal

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

    ruУгрожающе

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

    Synonymsforbiddinglymenacinglyominously

    Antonymsbenignlycomfortinglyharmlesslyreassuringly

Forms
  • more threateningly comparative form
  • most threateningly superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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