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sinister in Irish

sinister in Irish is clé — sinister means suggesting evil intent or hidden danger.

sinister in Irish

clé
adj
(heraldry) On the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.

What does "sinister" mean?

  1. adj Suggesting evil intent or hidden danger.
    "There was something sinister about the way he smiled."
  2. adj (heraldry) Relating to the left-hand side of a shield, as seen from behind it.
    "The crest features a lion on the sinister side of the shield."
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sinister in a sentence

  • There was something sinister about the way he smiled.
  • A sinister figure lurked at the edge of the woods.
  • The crest features a lion on the sinister side of the shield.

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What is "sinister" in Irish?

"sinister" in Irish is clé. sinister means: Suggesting evil intent or hidden danger.

How do you use "sinister" in a sentence?

Example: "There was something sinister about the way he smiled." In Irish, "sinister" is clé.

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