Definition of Baleful

1. Adjective. Deadly or sinister. "The Florida eagles have a fierce baleful look"

Exact synonyms: Baneful
Similar to: Maleficent
Derivative terms: Balefulness

2. Adjective. Threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments. "The situation became ugly"
Exact synonyms: Forbidding, Menacing, Minacious, Minatory, Ominous, Sinister, Threatening
Similar to: Alarming
Derivative terms: Balefulness, Omen

Definition of Baleful

1. a. Full of deadly or pernicious influence; destructive.

Definition of Baleful

1. menacing [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Baleful

Baldy's operation
bald cypress
bald eagle
bald eagle
bald tongue
bale
balearic
Balearic Islands
baled
baleen
baleen
baleens
baleen whale
balefire
balefires
baleful (current term)
balefully
balefulness
balefulnesses
Balenciaga
baler
balers
bales
bale out
Balfour
Bali
balibago
Balinese
baling
baling wire

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