Minatory
Adjective
Definition: menacing; threatening
Synonyms: Menacing, Threatening, Ominous, Foreboding
Antonyms: Reassuring, Calming
Examples:
- The dark clouds and lightning gave the sky a minatory appearance.
- The dictator's minatory remarks left the citizens in fear.
Mnemonics:
- Think of the word "minatory" as derived from "minimize" and "atory," suggesting something that reduces or lessens safety.
- Picture a menacing figure holding a sign that says "Minatory warnings ahead."
Etymology:
Origin:
The word "minatory" is derived from the Latin word "minatorius," which means "threatening."
Historical Usage:"Minatory" dates back to the 16th century and has been used consistently since then to describe something menacing or threatening.