forbiddingly

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a way that makes people afraid or unwilling to approach; in a way that is intimidating.

Phrases & Collocations

forbiddingly cold

forbiddingly dark

forbiddingly quiet

Example Sentences

The castle loomed forbiddingly in the distance.

The professor's forbiddingly strict demeanor intimidated the students.

The forest looked forbiddingly dark and mysterious at night.

The old mansion appeared forbiddingly eerie under the moonlight.

The mountain range stood forbiddingly tall against the horizon.

The gate to the forbidden garden was forbiddingly locked.

She gave him a forbiddingly cold stare.

The ancient ruins looked forbiddingly desolate.

The dark alley seemed forbiddingly dangerous.

The storm clouds gathered forbiddingly on the horizon.

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