ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sinistrous

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈsɪnɪstɹəs/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Sinistrous is an adjective meaning (archaic) On the left side; inclined to the left; sinistral.

Meaning

(archaic) On the left side; inclined to the left; sinistral.

More Meanings

  1. (archaic) wrong, sinister, absurd, or perverse

Example Sentences

sinistrous gravity
But even put them into the hands of a knave or a fool , and yet , with the most sinistrous and absurd choice , he shall not extinguish the light of any one chapter.

Antonyms for sinistrous

Common opposites include dextrous.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sinistral, sinister, dextral, sinical, left-hand, dextrorse.

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