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sinister
01
giving the impression that something harmful or evil is about to happen
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most sinister
Comparative
more sinister
gradable
Examples
The abandoned mansion had a sinister aura about it, as if it held dark secrets within its walls.
Examples
His sinister schemes aimed to undermine his rival's reputation.
Examples
In heraldry, a lion facing the sinister side appears to look leftward.
04
stemming from indirect or deceitful motives
Examples
The nobleman 's rise to power was rumored to involve sinister dealings.
