ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Maleficial

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌmælɪˈfɪʃəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Maleficial is an adjective meaning (archaic) injurious, damaging.

Meaning

(archaic) injurious, damaging.

Example Sentences

The late mention of the prelates' advice, in passing a law so maleficial unto them, giveth me just occasion to name some, the principal persons of the clergy, present thereat […]

Antonyms for maleficial

Common opposites include beneficial.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include damageous, damnific, malefical, harmfull, disadvantageable, harmefull.

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