balefully

• Adverbe signifiant 'd'une manière menaçante, malfaisante ou sinistre'. Décrit des actions ou des regards qui transmettent un sentiment de malveillance, de danger ou de mauvais augure.

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.

   de manière menaçante

   • 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.

   Synonymesdangerouslymenacinglyominouslythreateningly

   Antonymesbenignlyharmlessly