Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
balefully
adverb
/ˈbeɪl.fəl.i/
Definition
In a manner that is threatening or menacing.
Examples
- She looked balefully at the intruders as they entered her home.
- The storm clouds gathered balefully on the horizon, signaling an impending disaster.
Meaning
The word ‘balefully’ is used to describe actions, looks, or expressions that convey a sense of danger or evil intent.
Synonyms
- Menacingly
- Threateningly
- Sinisterly