Forbidding (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance; "a dour, self-sacrificing life"; "a forbidding scowl"; "a grim man loving duty more than humanity"; "undoubtedly the grimmest part of him was his iron claw"- J.M.Barrie.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The dark and foreboding forest loomed before us, its towering trees casting long and forbidding shadows on the ground.
- The gruff and unsmiling receptionist presented a forbidding front to all who approached the office.
- Her strict and uncompromising demeanor made her a forbidding figure in the eyes of her subordinates.
- The massive and imposing castle stood atop a hill, its stone walls and towers a forbidding sight to behold.
- The detective's piercing gaze and sharp jawline made him a forbidding presence in the interrogation room.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; "a baleful look"; "forbidding thunderclouds"; "his tone became menacing"; "ominous rumblings of discontent"; "sinister storm clouds"; "a sinister smile"; "his threatening behavior"; "ugly black clouds"; "the situation became ugly".
Classification
All adjective clusters.