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.

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