Definition
minatory
adjective
- expressing or conveying a threat; menacing or ominous in manner or appearance
Usage: formal; literary
Examples
- The dark clouds gathered in a minatory fashion above the town.
- His minatory tone made it clear he would not tolerate any further delays.
- The general's minatory speech warned the enemy of swift retaliation.
- She cast a minatory glance at the students who were talking during the exam.
- The minatory letter arrived without a signature or return address.
- His minatory gestures suggested he was prepared for confrontation.