baleful
The word “baleful” has 2 syllables: bale-ful.
It's pronounced as /ˈbeɪl.fəl/.
What is synonym and antonym for baleful?
In the thesaurus, “baleful” has 12 synonyms and 28 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for baleful along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for baleful
Antonyms for baleful
- advantageous
- beneficial
- benign
- bright
- corrective
- curative
- encouraging
- favorable
- golden
- good
- harmless
- healthful
- healthy
- hopeful
- innocent
- innocuous
- inoffensive
- nonfatal
- nonlethal
- promising
- propitious
- remedial
- restorative
- safe
- salubrious
- salutary
- useful
- wholesome
Meanings of baleful
- adjective
- Portending evil; ominous.
- Miserable, wretched, distressed, suffering.
Example Sentences
- The dark clouds gathered overhead, casting a baleful shadow over the landscape.
- His baleful glare made it clear that he was not pleased with the situation.
- The old mansion had an eerie, baleful atmosphere that sent shivers down the spines of those who dared to enter.
- She couldn't shake the feeling of baleful eyes watching her from the shadows.
- The predator fixed its baleful gaze on its prey, ready to strike at any moment.
On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to baleful, such as: advantageous, adverse, bad, beneficial, benign, bright, corrective.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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