sinisterly

sin·is·ter

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sin-uh-ster]
- /ˈsɪn ə stər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sin-uh-ster]
- /ˈsɪn ə stər/

Definitions of sinisterly word

adjective sinisterly threatening or portending evil, harm, or trouble; ominous: a sinister remark. 1
adjective sinisterly bad, evil, base, or wicked; fell: his sinister purposes. 1
adjective sinisterly unfortunate; disastrous; unfavorable: a sinister accident. 1
adjective sinisterly of or on the left side; left. 1
adjective sinisterly Heraldry. noting the side of an escutcheon or achievement of arms that is to the left of the bearer (opposed to dexter). 1

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Origin of sinisterly

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin: on the left hand or side, hence unfavorable, injurious

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Parts of speech for Sinisterly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sinisterly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for sinisterly

adv sinisterly

eerily — uncanny, so as to inspire superstitious fear; weird: an eerie midnight howl.

adverb sinisterly

darkly — so as to appear dark.
morbidly — suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude; unwholesomely gloomy, sensitive, extreme, etc.: a morbid interest in death.

All 3 Synonyms of sinisterly