minatory
/ˈmɪn.ə.tɔːr.i/adjective
C2formalcommonobsolète/ˈmɪn.ə.tɔːr.i/An adjective meaning threatening or menacing in nature.
ruПрилагательное, означающее угрожающий или устрашающий по своей природе.esAdjetivo que significa que amenaza o intimida por su naturaleza, que causa temor o presagia peligro.frAdjectif signifiant qui menace ou qui inspire la peur, de nature menaçante ou sinistre.deAdjektiv, das eine drohende oder einschüchternde Wirkung beschreibt; etwas, das Gefahr oder Übel ankündigt und Furcht einflößt.ptAdjetivo que significa ameaçador ou assustador por natureza; que expressa ou anuncia uma ameaça.zh形容词,指具有威胁性或令人感到恐惧、不祥的。arصفة تعني مُهدِّد أو مُخيف بطبيعته، وتوحي بالتهديد والخطر والشر.
- Threatening or menacing C2 formal
Expressing or conveying a threat; having a menacing or dangerous quality.
- The minatory tone of his voice made everyone uneasy.
- Dark clouds gathered in a minatory formation over the valley.
- She received a minatory letter warning her to stay away.
ruУгрожающийesAmenazadorfrmenaçantdedrohendptAmeaçadorzh威胁的arمُهَدِّد
Synonymes: balefulcomminatoryforbiddingmenacingminaciousominoussinisterthreatening
Antonymes: comfortingreassuring
- more minatory comparative form
- most minatory superlative form