Baleful Definition & Meaning
baleful
- adjective
- deadly or sinister; "the Florida eagles have a fierce baleful look"
- threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; "a baleful look"; "forbidding thunderclouds"; "his tone became menacing"; "ominous rumblings of discontent"; "sinister storm clouds"; "a sinister smile"; "his threatening behavior"; "ugly black clouds"; "the situation became ugly"
Words that rhyme with baleful
Usage tips for "baleful"
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