Malefic (Adjective)
Meaning
Having or exerting a malignant influence; "malevolent stars"; "a malefic force".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The dark magic was said to be a malefic force that would bring ruin to the entire kingdom.
- The old legend spoke of a malefic curse that would befall anyone who dared to enter the abandoned mansion.
- Many believed that the malefic stars were aligned against them, foretelling a future filled with misfortune.
- The corrupt politician's malefic influence had spread throughout the government, leading to widespread corruption.
- In the ancient myth, the malefic spirit was said to roam the earth, seeking revenge on the living.