BALEFULLY

balefully

(adverb) in a baleful manner; “she looked at him balefully”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

balefully (comparative more balefully, superlative most balefully)

In a baleful, ominous manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Bale"ful*ly, adv.

Definition: In a baleful manner; perniciously.

BALEFUL

Bale"ful, a. Etym: [AS. bealoful. See Bale misery.]

1. Full of deadly or pernicious influence; destructive. "Baleful enemies." Shak. Four infernal rivers that disgorge Into the burning lake their baleful streams. Milton.

2. Full of grief or sorrow; woeful; sad. [Archaic]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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