forbiddingly

fərˈbɪdɪŋli
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Translation of forbiddingly into German

Adverb

threatening manner

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in a way that seems threatening or unwelcoming
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  • She looked at him forbiddingly, and he stopped talking.Sie sah ihn bedrohlich an, und er hörte auf zu reden.
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Synonyms and analogies of forbiddingly in English

adv.grimlymenacinglyominouslyMore synonyms

Examples of forbiddingly in a sentence

  • The mountain rose forbiddingly above the village.

Translations of "forbiddingly" in Context ordered by category and frequency

in einer abschreckenden Weise

He spoke forbiddingly, as if trying to scare off any potential followers.

Er sprach in einer abschreckenden Weise, als wolle er potenzielle Anhänger abschrecken.

The thunderstorm loomed forbiddingly, warning us to seek shelter quickly.

Das Gewitter drohte in einer abschreckenden Weise und warnte uns, schnell Schutz zu suchen.

The locking mechanism clicked forbiddingly, sealing the door to intruders.

Der Verriegelungsmechanismus klickte in einer abschreckenden Weise und verriegelte die Tür vor Eindringlingen.

Her forbiddingly sharp words left no room for discussion or disagreement.

Ihre scharfen Worte ließen in einer abschreckenden Weise keinen Raum für Diskussionen oder Meinungsverschiedenheiten.

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Other translations for forbiddingly:

  • abschreckendadv.
  • bedrohlichadv.
  • drohendadv.

forbiddingly: Examples and translations in context

The foggy landscape appeared forbiddingly inhospitable to any wanderer.

Die nebelige Landschaft wirkte in einer abschreckenden Weise unwirtlich für Wanderer.

The area was marked forbiddingly with caution tape, indicating severe danger ahead.

Das Gebiet war mit einem Absperrband markiert, das in einer abschreckenden Weise auf große Gefahr hinwies.

His forbiddingly loud voice echoed through the hall, silencing all conversations.

Seine laute Stimme hallte in einer abschreckenden Weise durch die Halle und brachte alle Gespräche zum Schweigen.

She gazed forbiddingly at the crowd, making them feel uneasy about approaching.

Sie blickte in einer abschreckenden Weise auf die Menge, was ihnen ein ungutes Gefühl gab, sich zu nähern.

The teacher looked forbiddingly at the students who were talking during the lecture.

Der Lehrer sah die Schüler, die während der Vorlesung redeten, in einer abschreckenden Weise an.

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