Imprecatory

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈprɛkəˌtɔri/

Definitions of imprecatory

adjective expressing a curse or wish for harm to befall someone

Example Sentences

A1 The imprecatory tone of the letter made me feel uncomfortable.

A2 She muttered imprecatory words under her breath as she struggled with the difficult task.

B1 The imprecatory language used by the politician caused a stir in the media.

B2 The author's imprecatory writing style added intensity to the novel.

C1 The lawyer's imprecatory remarks in court were seen as unprofessional.

C2 The imprecatory nature of the speech led to a heated debate among the audience.

Examples of imprecatory in a Sentence

formal The imprecatory language used in the legal document was deemed inappropriate by the judge.

informal I can't believe he resorted to imprecatory remarks during the argument.

slang She was so angry that she started hurling imprecatory curses at him.

figurative The dark clouds in the sky seemed imprecatory, as if warning of an impending storm.

Grammatical Forms of imprecatory

• past tense: imprecated
• plural: imprecatory
• comparative: more imprecatory
• superlative: most imprecatory
• present tense: imprecates
• future tense: will imprecate
• perfect tense: has imprecated
• continuous tense: is imprecating
• singular: imprecatory
• positive degree: imprecatory
• infinitive: to imprecate
• gerund: imprecating
• participle: imprecating

Origin and Evolution of imprecatory

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'imprecatory' originated from the Latin word 'imprecatōrius', which is derived from the verb 'imprecari' meaning 'to invoke evil upon'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to refer to invoking curses or divine judgment, the word 'imprecatory' has evolved to also encompass any strong and forceful expression of disapproval or condemnation.