In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
In a threatening manner

Options

A. ominously
B. sprightly
C. ghastly
D. terribly

Answer

C

Explanation

ghastly (Adv.) : horrible, terrible: very frightening and unpleasant, because it involves pain, death, etc. ominously (Adv.) : in a manner that suggests that something bad is going to happen in the future sprightly (Adv.) : full of life and energy : lively (for older people) terribly (Adv.) : very much : very badly