minacious Meaning & Definition
/məˈneɪʃəs/
What Does Minacious Mean?
Minacious is used as an adjective meaning Synonym of threatening, in its various senses.
Minacious: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //məˈneɪʃəs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | baleful, sinister and minatory |
Minacious Definition (Adjective)
- Synonym of threatening, in its various senses.
Adjective
- Threatening, menacing.
Synonyms of Minacious
Minacious synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Minacious
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Minacious in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
minacious (not comparable)
Origin of Minacious
From Late Latin minacia (“threat”) + -ious, from Latin minax (“threatening”) + -ia (suffix forming abstract nouns). Cf. Italian minaccioso, attested 1532.
How to Pronounce Minacious
Minacious is pronounced //məˈneɪʃəs// and has 1 syllable.