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sinister — meaning in English

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English meaning

sinister adj Suggesting evil intent or hidden danger.

Senses

sinister is used for these senses in English:

sinister Inauspicious, ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in bar sinister).
sinister Evil or seemingly evil; indicating lurking danger or harm.
sinister (heraldry) On the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.

sinister — full definition

adj Suggesting evil intent or hidden danger.
adj (heraldry) Relating to the left-hand side of a shield, as seen from behind it.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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