balefully

Meanings

• adverb

  expressing or causing fear, dread, or apprehension

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with balefully
miserably , unhappily , happily

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Variants

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baleful , balefuller , balefullest , balefully , balefulness , balefulnesses

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Etymology

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from the Old English word 'belefian' meaning 'to bewitch, sorcerize, or torment'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'baleful' comes from the Old English word 'belefian', which means 'to bewitch, sorcerize, or torment'.

2. The term 'balefire' comes from the Old English word 'belefyr', which means 'a fire kindled on Midsummer's Eve to ward off evil spirits'.

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Related Concepts

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1. omen: Balefully can be used to describe something that is an omen or a sign of something ominous or foreboding.

2. foreshadowing: Balefully can be used to describe elements of a story that foreshadow a future event or development.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'balefully' is often used to describe ominous or ominous-looking objects or situations, such as a dark and stormy night or a haunted house. It is also used to describe the actions or expressions of characters who inspire fear or dread.

How to Memorize "balefully"

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   - Visualize a scary or ominous scene to help remember the meaning of 'balefully'.

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