minatory

adjective

ˈmi-nə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce minatory (audio)
Definition of minatorynext
as in ominous
being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come the novel's protagonist is haunted by a minatory black specter

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Recent Examples of minatory Among the richest of the novel’s many pleasures are just such minor characters, including some irresistibly vain and grasping thespians and the minatory Appleby brothers, talent agents of sorts who shamelessly throw their considerable weight around. — Daniel Akst, WSJ, 15 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minatory
  1. ominous
  2. sinister
  3. menacing
Adjective
  • If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
  • Instead, Mike Maignan got a confidence boost, Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue combined for France’s fourth, and the favourites look more ominous than ever.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of ominous
Adjective
  • Because everyone will have access to the same information, AI will accentuate the value of personal connections, again promoting lineages and networks that at their most extreme may appear to be sinister establishment conspiracies.
    — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • Soon, Pinocchio – under the influence of a sinister Cricket (Robert Englund) — goes on a killing rampage to free James from everyone evil around him, and becoming a real boy in the process — one piece at a time.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 June 2026
Definition of sinister
Adjective
  • If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • Enola fearlessly climbs to the top of the carriage while wearing her white wedding dress, aiming a shotgun at the menacing figure.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
Definition of menacing

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“Minatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minatory. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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