Minatory (Adjective)
Meaning
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.
Examples
- The minatory storm clouds gathered on the horizon, signaling an impending disaster.
- His minatory tone sent shivers down her spine as he warned her of the consequences.
- The minatory figure loomed in the shadows, its presence seeming to foretell doom.
- The minatory rumblings of the volcano grew louder, warning of an imminent eruption.
- The minatory gaze of the old mansion seemed to whisper warnings to those who dared approach.