What is another word for forbiddingly?
Pronunciation: [fəbˈɪdɪŋlɪ] (IPA) 
Forbiddingly is an adjective that expresses a sense of sternness, harshness, or severity. Some excellent synonyms for forbiddingly include inhospitably, grimly, sternly, austerely, dourly, unwelcomingly, uninvitingly, and chillingly. Inhospitably implies an environment that is not conducive to warmth, comfort, or pleasantness, while grimly conveys a sense of darkness, gloom, or somberness. Sternly suggests a strictness or rigidity that is unyielding and uncompromising. Austerely implies a harsh environment or setting that is devoid of extravagance or frivolity. Dourly and unwelcomingly both convey a sense of unfriendliness, while uninvitingly implies an environment or situation that is lacking in appeal or attractiveness. Finally, chillingly implies a sense of coldness, hostility or detachment.
