Minacious
Adjective
- Of a menacing or threatening character.
Example Sentences
“The minacious dark clouds rolling over the beach convinced us to pack up the picnic before the rain hit.”
“My cat likes to give everyone a minacious glare until someone feeds him.”
“My sister’s manager sent a minacious email about missed deadlines, so she worked late and skipped our dinner.”
Word Origin
Latin, mid-17th century
Why this word?
Dark alleys, threatening glares, and ominous music — all could be described as minacious. This adjective, from the Latin “minax,” meaning “threatening,” describes anything with a threatening or menacing appearance or attitude. “Menace,” meaning “one that represents a threat or danger,” shares the same root.
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