menacing
Translation
threatening, intimidating, ominous
Examples
He gave me a menacing look.
He gave me a menacing look.
The dark clouds looked menacing.
The dark clouds looked menacing.
Grammar Patterns
((menacing + noun)) threatening A menacing figure stood in the doorway.
Similar Words
Synonyms: threatening, intimidating; Antonyms: friendly, welcoming
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to menace'.
Memory Tips
Describes something that acts like a 'menace'. If a dog is a menace, its bark is menacing.