Minatory
adjective
Threatening or suggesting future harm or evil.
His minatory gestures and harsh words scared his subordinates.
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Threatening or suggesting future harm or evil.
His minatory gestures and harsh words scared his subordinates.
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Severity Indicated
Minatory conveys strong disapproval or stern warning; it's more intense than just being 'rude'.
The judge's minatory remarks left the courtroom in silence.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Physical
Minatory doesn't describe physical acts but the tone, mood, or words that feel threatening.
The CEO's minatory email implied serious consequences for underperformers.
Pro Tip 3/3Future Oriented
Minatory often implies consequences are to come, not currently happening.
Her minatory warning hinted at upcoming layoffs.
Pro Tip 1/3Severity Indicated
Minatory conveys strong disapproval or stern warning; it's more intense than just being 'rude'.
The judge's minatory remarks left the courtroom in silence.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Physical
Minatory doesn't describe physical acts but the tone, mood, or words that feel threatening.
The CEO's minatory email implied serious consequences for underperformers.
Pro Tip 3/3Future Oriented
Minatory often implies consequences are to come, not currently happening.
Her minatory warning hinted at upcoming layoffs.
Pro Tip 1/3Severity Indicated
Minatory conveys strong disapproval or stern warning; it's more intense than just being 'rude'.
The judge's minatory remarks left the courtroom in silence.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Physical
Minatory doesn't describe physical acts but the tone, mood, or words that feel threatening.
The CEO's minatory email implied serious consequences for underperformers.
Pro Tip 3/3Future Oriented
Minatory often implies consequences are to come, not currently happening.
Her minatory warning hinted at upcoming layoffs.
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