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balefully

/ˈbeɪl.fəl.i/

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adverb

/ˈbeɪl.fəl.i/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'угрожающим, вредоносным или зловещим образом'. Описывает действия или взгляды, которые передают чувство злого умысла, опасности или зловещего предчувствия.

An adverb meaning 'in a threatening, harmful, or menacing manner.' It describes actions or looks that convey a sense of evil intent, danger, or ominous foreboding.

  1. In a threatening or menacing wayC1formal

    In a manner that suggests harm, evil, or danger.

    ruУгрожающе

    • The stranger stared balefully at the group from across the room.
    • The storm clouds gathered balefully on the horizon.
    • He spoke balefully, warning them of the consequences.

    Synonymsdangerouslymenacinglyominouslythreateningly

    Antonymsbenignlyharmlessly

Forms
  • more balefully comparative form
  • most balefully superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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