minatory
UK: ˈmɪn.ə.tər.i | US: ˈmɪn.ə.tɔːr.i
adj. threatening or menacing in nature
minatory = minat<threaten> + ory<adjective suffix>
- minat (from Latin minari, meaning "to threaten")
- ory (a suffix forming adjectives, often indicating "relating to" or "characterized by")
Etymology Origin:
The word "minatory" traces back to the Latin verb minari ("to threaten"), which also gave rise to words like "menace." The suffix "-ory" was added in Late Latin (minatorius) to form an adjective meaning "threatening." Over time, the spelling evolved into "minatory" in English, retaining its original sense of conveying a warning or danger. The morpheme "minat" is preserved in related words like "minacious" (another adjective meaning threatening).
The stranger’s minatory glare made the children step back.
The letter contained minatory language, demanding immediate payment.
His minatory tone suggested he would not tolerate any further delays.
The dark clouds had a minatory appearance, signaling an approaching storm.
She ignored his minatory gestures and continued speaking.