English dictionary
sinister
adjectivePronunciation
ˈsɪnɪstə
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
adjective
- on or starting from the wearer's left
adjective
- stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable
Example sentences
a baleful look
forbidding thunderclouds
his tone became menacing
ominous rumblings of discontent
sinister storm clouds
bar sinister
black deeds
a black lie
his black heart has concocted yet another black deed
Darth Vader of the dark side
a dark purpose