FORBIDDINGLY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adverb

in an unpleasant or menacing manner

Example: it was forbiddingly dark in the corridor

Synonyms

Forbiddingly

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