Balefully

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a baleful, ominous manner.

    "The toad stared balefully at his reflection and puffed himself up to show that he wasn't really frightened."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a baleful manner wordnet

Synonyms

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agonizinglyawfullybitterlyblatantlycruellydeadly

Example

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"The toad stared balefully at his reflection and puffed himself up to show that he wasn't really frightened."

Etymology

From Middle English balfulli; equivalent to baleful + -ly.

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