fearsomely
In daunting manner
Fearsomely means in a manner that inspires fear or dread: The dragon roared fearsomely.
It can also intensify impressive qualities—something fearsomely talented or fearsomely intelligent possesses those traits to an intimidating degree: She was fearsomely competent at her job.
Aggressively unfriendly
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
- dangerousApt to cause harm
- sinisterThreateningly suggestive of harm
- maliciousMeaning to do harm
vicious · ferocious · savage · brutal · violent · merciless · ruthless · pitiless
In fear-inducing manner
- horrifyinglyIn a terrifying way
- nightmarishlyIn terrifying dream fashion
- appallinglyIn shocking manner
- disturbinglyIn an unsettling manner
hauntingly · eerily · chillingly · unnervingly · alarmingly · dreadfully · awfully · frighteningly
Conveying threat or danger
- dauntingDiscouraging through difficulty
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
- frighteningInspiring terror or alarm
- terrifyingEvoking extreme fear
unnerving · spine-chilling · hair-raising · petrifying · bloodcurdling · chilling · harrowing · alarming
Having great power
- dominantHaving superior influence
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
- potentHaving great effect
- commandingExerting strong authority
overwhelming · invincible · indomitable · unstoppable · colossal · imposing · towering · monumental
Awe-inspiring greatness
- majesticImpressively dignified and beautiful
- astonishingCausing great wonder
- wondrousInspiring deep awe
- breathtakingAstonishingly beautiful or exciting
spectacular · awe-inspiring · phenomenal · staggering · stupendous · magnificently · transcendently · overwhelmingly
hostile
Aggressively unfriendly
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
- dangerousApt to cause harm
- sinisterThreateningly suggestive of harm
malicious · vicious · ferocious · savage · brutal · violent · merciless · ruthless · pitiless · relentless
terrifyingly
In fear-inducing manner
- horrifyinglyIn a terrifying way
- nightmarishlyIn terrifying dream fashion
- appallinglyIn shocking manner
disturbingly · hauntingly · eerily · chillingly · unnervingly · alarmingly · dreadfully · awfully · frighteningly · gruesomely
menacing
Conveying threat or danger
- dauntingDiscouraging through difficulty
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
- frighteningInspiring terror or alarm
terrifying · unnerving · spine-chilling · hair-raising · petrifying · bloodcurdling · chilling · harrowing · alarming · ghastly
mighty
Having great power
- dominantHaving superior influence
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
- potentHaving great effect
commanding · overwhelming · invincible · indomitable · unstoppable · colossal · imposing · towering · monumental · crushingly
sublime
Awe-inspiring greatness
- majesticImpressively dignified and beautiful
- astonishingCausing great wonder
- wondrousInspiring deep awe
breathtaking · spectacular · awe-inspiring · phenomenal · staggering · stupendous · magnificently · transcendently · overwhelmingly · astoundingly
fearsomelyreassuringly
In confidence-restoring fashion
comfortingly · soothingly · pleasantly · disarmingly · harmlessly
- fearsome creatureScary, dangerous entity