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