Sinister Definition & Meaning
sinister
- adjective
- threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; "a baleful look"; "forbidding thunderclouds"; "his tone became menacing"; "ominous rumblings of discontent"; "sinister storm clouds"; "a sinister smile"; "his threatening behavior"; "ugly black clouds"; "the situation became ugly"
- stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable; "black deeds"; "a black lie"; "his black heart has concocted yet another black deed"; "Darth Vader of the dark side"; "a dark purpose"; "dark undercurrents of ethnic hostility"; "the scheme of some sinister intelligence bent on punishing him"-Thomas Hardy
- on or starting from the wearer's left; "bar sinister"
"Sinister" in song lyrics
See how sinister is used in real songs:
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"Loc, a mic artist, straight sinister"
415 — 41Fivin -
"Peep the finisher, blemisher, menace to sinister"
Afu-Ra — Defeat -
"The blemisher-finisher, finish too sinister"
Afu-Ra f/ RZA (Bobby Digital) — Dangerous Language
Words that rhyme with sinister
Usage tips for "sinister"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sinister" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sinister to find words that pair well.