Threateningly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Threateningly is an adverb meaning In a threatening manner.
Meaning
In a threatening manner.
Example Sentences
He tried to glare threateningly, but how much of a threat can you be when you are naked AND tied to a bed?
As the beasts surrounded her, chattering threateningly the while they goaded her with their cudgels and beat and kicked her with their fists and feet, she lay with closed eyes, praying for the merciful death that she knew alone could give her surcease from suffering[.]
Synonyms for threateningly
Depending on context, synonyms include minaciously, menacingly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include menacingly, threatfully, intimidatingly, minatorily, tauntingly, provokingly.
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