baleful
adjective | /baleful/
threatening evil or tragic developments; harmful or destructive in effect
baleful
adjective | /baleful/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMthreatening evil or tragic developments; harmful or destructive in effect
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Examples
"The baleful clouds signalled a violent storm was coming."
"His baleful glare silenced the noisy room."
Mnemonic Trick
BALEFUL → BANE + FUL — full of baneful (harmful) intent.
Etymology
From Old English bāl “evil, harm.”
Used for ominous or harmful influence.
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