sinister
Translation
sinister, evil, ominous, menacing
Examples
He had a sinister look on his face.
He had a sinister look on his face.
There was a sinister motive behind his offer.
There was a sinister motive behind his offer.
Grammar Patterns
((a sinister + noun)) a sinister plan
Similar Words
Synonyms: menacing, ominous, evil; Antonyms: benevolent, auspicious
Etymology
From Latin 'sinister' meaning 'left, on the left side'. In ancient times, the left side was associated with bad omens.
Memory Tips
Think of a villain in a movie, often shown with a 'sinister' smile. The 'sin' in sinister can remind you of evil.