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Meaning of intimidatingly
The primary meaning of "intimidatingly" is in a way that inspires fear or awe.
Etymology of intimidatingly
The word "intimidatingly" comes from the verb "intimidate", which is derived from the Latin words "intimidare", meaning "to frighten" and "in-" and "timidus", meaning "fearful" or "timid".
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially with the meaning of "to inspire fear" and later developing to include the sense of "to overawe" or "to make someone feel nervous or frightened".
Synonyms
dauntingly
frighteningly
alarmingly
threateningly
menacingly
forbiddingly
formidably
impressively
overwhelmingly
awesomely
fearsomely
terribly
horribly
appallingly
shockingly
startlingly
staggeringly
astonishingly
astoundingly
amazingly
incredibly
unbelievably
fantastically
extraordinarily
remarkably
singularly
uniquely
unusually
uncommonly
rarely
exceptionally
memorably
imposingly
authoritatively
commandingly
masterfully
powerfully
potently
strongly
forcefully
compellingly
convincingly
persuasively
effectively
efficiently
admirably
notably
noticeably
visibly
apparently
obviously
clearly
unmistakably
indisputably
undeniably
manifestly
evidently
patently
glaringly
flagrantly
conspicuously
strikingly
dramatically
sensationally
spectacularly
Definitions
- To a degree that inspires fear or awe, because of being impressively large or powerful, or because of being likely to attack or cause trouble.
- * In a way that makes someone feel nervous or frightened, often because of being very good at something or having a lot of power or authority.
Usage Examples
- The new employee found the CEO's presence intimidatingly powerful, and struggled to make a good impression during the meeting.
- * The massive skyscraper stood intimidatingly tall, dominating the city's skyline and making all the surrounding buildings seem small in comparison.
- * The famous actor's intimidatingly good performance on stage left the audience in awe and earned her a standing ovation.
Antonyms
reassuringly
comfortingly
soothingly
calmingly
gently
kindly
warmly
friendly
approachably
invitingly
welcomingly
hospitably
pleasantly
agreeably
delightfully
charmingly
attractively
appealingly
engagingly
entertainingly
amusingly
humorously
lightheartedly
playfully
jokingly
teasingly
mockingly
sarcastically
ironically
wryly
dryly
quietly
unassumingly
modestly
humbly
meekly
mildly
temperately
moderately
reasonably
sensibly
rationally
logically
calmly
peacefully
serenely
tranquilly
silently
stillly
motionlessly
noiselessly
soundlessly