Antonyms for menacing

Grammar : Adj

Spell : men-is

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɛn ɪs

Definition of menacing

Origin : 1540s, present participle adjective from menace (v.). Related: Menacingly.

adj intimidating, ominous

Example sentences :

There was a little pause, and the father stood rigid, menacing.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

To the north lies Thunder Mountain, wall-sided and menacing.
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

"You won't do anything of the kind," said Chip, quietly—too quietly not to be menacing.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

Clouds, heavy and menacing, already shrouded the whole west.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

In spite of the menacing hand, the voice inspired confidence.
Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

For a moment they remained there, on their knees, menacing each other.
Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola

She was painfully impressed by the obscurity of the night—sinister, menacing.
Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre

What a flood of memories, horrid, menacing, that name evoked!
Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre

Then they remained for a moment confronting each other, mute and menacing.
Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola

He was standing over the form of the maniac, rigid and menacing.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 » by Various

Synonyms for menacing

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