What does nefastous mean?
Nefastous means (rare) inauspicious, disastrous, ill-omened.
Nefastous
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(rare) inauspicious, disastrous, ill-omened.
Example Sentences
THE time of the yeare which they deemed most lucky to Marry in (for almost every Nation has had their nefastous time and dayes) was the first Moneth of the Winter.
Synonyms for nefastous
Antonyms for nefastous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more nefastous
- most nefastous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for nefastous?
Common synonyms include foreboding, portentous, augurous, baleful.
What is the opposite of nefastous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use nefastous in a sentence?
THE time of the yeare which they deemed most lucky to Marry in (for almost every Nation has had their nefastous time and dayes) was the first Moneth of the Winter.
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