sinister — giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪnɪstər/
Korean meaning: 불길한, 음산한, 사악한
Korean pronunciation: **시**니스터
Example Sentences
- The villain's sinister laugh echoed through the empty castle.
- My cat gives me sinister looks when I'm late with dinner.
- There's something sinister about how my roommate always knows when I order pizza.
sinister
ADJECTIVE//ˈsɪnɪstər//
giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen
A hooded figure lurks with sinister intentions in the dark alley
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The sinister minister delivers his sermon in shadows.
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Origin
From Latin 'sinister' meaning 'left' or 'on the left side.' In Roman times, the left side was considered unlucky or inauspicious, which led to the word acquiring negative connotations of evil or harmful intent.
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“The villain's sinister laugh echoed through the empty castle.”
“My cat gives me sinister looks when I'm late with dinner.”
“There's something sinister about how my roommate always knows when I order pizza.”
“The detective suspected sinister motives behind the seemingly innocent donation.”
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