What does bodeful mean?
Bodeful means Portentous; ominous; foreboding..
Bodeful
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Portentous; ominous; foreboding..
Example Sentences
It is a voice bodeful of death or of life.
They came ungraciously, but after his dark, bodeful hints as to the necessity of their attending service at the grazier's homestead next day, he was invited inside and a place was cleared for him at the table.
Synonyms for bodeful
Antonyms for bodeful
Related Words
Word Forms
- more bodeful
- most bodeful
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bodeful?
Common synonyms include inauspicious, portentous, augurous, baleful.
What is the opposite of bodeful?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bodeful in a sentence?
It is a voice bodeful of death or of life.
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