menacing

To a high degree.

To a very high degree.

To a small, barely noticeable degree.

To a small degree.

To a moderate but noticeable degree.

Nearly but not completely threatening.

In a way that is not clear or certain.

In a way that is not strong or clear.

Threatening in a calm, controlled, and therefore more frightening way.

Describes a state of being threatening.

Describes the appearance of being threatening.

Describes the impression of being threatening.

Describes a change to a threatening state.