Sinister
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɪ.nɪ.stə/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sinister is an adjective meaning Inauspicious, ominous, unlucky, illegitimate.
Meaning
Inauspicious, ominous, unlucky, illegitimate.
More Meanings
- Evil or seemingly evil; indicating lurking danger or harm.
- (archaic) Of the left side.
- (obsolete) Wrong, as springing from indirection or obliquity; perverse; dishonest.
Example Sentences
bar sinister
sinister influences
the sinister atmosphere of the crypt
His ſicatrice, with an Embleme of warre, heere on his ſiniſter cheeke;
Word Forms
- sinistre
Synonyms for sinister
Depending on context, synonyms include foreboding, portentous, augurous, baleful, bodeful, boding.
Antonyms for sinister
Common opposites include dexter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include evil, wicked, ugly, alarming, minacious, threatening.
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