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balefully

adv

Etymology

From Middle English balfulli; equivalent to baleful + -ly.

  1. inherited from balfulli

Definitions

  1. In a baleful, ominous manner.

    • The toad stared balefully at his reflection and puffed himself up to show that he wasn't really frightened.

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