menacing

CEFRC1

/ˈmɛnɪsɪŋ/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Making someone feel that harm or danger is likely.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    present participle and gerund of menace

Examples

  • Herbert opened his mouth, but Tom gave him a menacing look.

  • The 80m-high cliffs, steep from every angle, appear uninviting, even menacing.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. The act of making menaces or threats.

  2. Synonym of threatening in its various senses.

More examples

In context

  • Thunder rolled with menacing crashes.

  • menacing tone of voice

  • menacing look

Synonyms

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