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threateningly

UK
/ˈθrɛtənɪŋli/
US
/ˈθrɛtənɪŋli/

Translations

threateninglyadverb
UK
/ˈθrɛtənɪŋli/
US
/ˈθrɛtənɪŋli/
The storm clouds gathered threateningly over the horizon, signaling an impending downpour.
Les nuages d’orage s’amoncelaient menaçamment à l’horizon, annonçant une averse imminente.
Additional translations
de façon inquiétanteEmploi figuré ; indique qu’une situation laisse présager quelque chose de mauvais ou de dangereux.
Synonyms
menacingly
ominously
hostilely
dangerously
intimidatingly

Definitions

threateninglyadverb
In a manner that expresses a threat or intention to cause harm.
The storm clouds gathered threateningly over the horizon, signaling an impending downpour.
In a manner that suggests something bad or undesirable is likely to occur.
The national debt has risen threateningly in recent years.
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