"sinisterly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more sinisterly [comparative], most sinisterly [superlative]
Etymology: From Middle English sinistrely, equivalent to sinister + -ly. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|sinistrely}} Middle English sinistrely, {{suf|en|sinister|ly|id2=adverbial}} sinister + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} sinisterly (comparative more sinisterly, superlative most sinisterly)
  1. In a sinister manner. Synonyms: sinistrely [obsolete] Translations (Translations): arcygroźnie (Polish)
    Sense id: en-sinisterly-en-adv-XleLU415 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly (adverbial)

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