Vocabulary Entry

sinister

|adjective • noun

adjective

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Example Sentences

"The movie's sinister atmosphere kept the audience on edge."

"He had a sinister smile that made everyone feel uneasy."

"The abandoned house had a sinister reputation in the neighborhood."

noun

Example Sentences

"The sinister of the storm clouds suggested trouble was brewing."

"There was a sense of sinister in the air as they walked through the desolate town."

"Legends spoke of a sinister that haunted the forest at night."