balefully

English

Etymology

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

Adverb

balefully (comparative more balefully, superlative most balefully)

  1. In a baleful, ominous manner.
    • 1971, Richard Carpenter, Catweazle and the Magic Zodiac, Harmondsworth: Puffin Books, page 22:
      The toad stared balefully at his reflection and puffed himself up to show that he wasn't really frightened.

Middle English

Adverb

balefully

  1. alternative form of balfulli
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