— inimically , adv. — inimicalness, inimicality , n.
/i nim"i keuhl/ , adj.
1. adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable; harmful: a climate inimical to health.
2. unfriendly; hostile: a cold, inimical gaze.
Also, inimicable .
[ 1635-45; inimic ( us ) unfriendly, hostile (see ENEMY) + -AL 1 ]
Syn. 1. noxious. 2. antagonistic. See hostile .
Ant. 2. friendly.