Banefullest: meaning, definitions and examples
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banefullest
[ ˈbeɪnˌfəlɪst ]
most harmful
The term 'baneful' refers to something that causes harm or destruction. It is used to describe actions, events, or influences that have a disastrous or detrimental effect. When something is referred to as 'baneful', it suggests an extreme level of negativity or damage that can lead to ruin or significant adverse consequences. The superlative form 'banefullest' emphasizes the highest degree of this harmful quality.
Synonyms
destructive, detrimental, harmful, pernicious
Examples of usage
- The banefullest effects of pollution can be seen in the dying ecosystems.
- The villain's banefullest plans were thwarted by the hero's intervention.
- Her careless words had the banefullest impact on the fragile relationship.
Translations
Translations of the word "banefullest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais prejudicial
🇮🇳 सबसे हानिकारक
🇩🇪 am schädlichsten
🇮🇩 paling merugikan
🇺🇦 найшкідливіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej szkodliwy
🇯🇵 最も有害な
🇫🇷 le plus nuisible
🇪🇸 el más perjudicial
🇹🇷 en zararlı
🇰🇷 가장 해로운
🇸🇦 الأكثر ضررًا
🇨🇿 nejvíce škodlivý
🇸🇰 najškodlivejší
🇨🇳 最有害的
🇸🇮 najbolj škodljiv
🇮🇸 mest skaðlegur
🇰🇿 ең зиянды
🇬🇪 ყველაზე საზიანო
🇦🇿 ən zərərli
🇲🇽 el más perjudicial
Etymology
The word 'baneful' originates from the Old English 'ban', meaning 'death' or 'destruction', combined with the suffix '-ful', which denotes 'full of' or 'characterized by'. Thus, 'baneful' essentially means 'full of death' or 'causing destruction'. It has evolved over time to encompass a broader sense of harm and negativity. The use of 'baneful' in literary contexts has been noted since the early 16th century, where it often described influences or actions that caused significant and often irreversible harm. The superlative form 'banefullest' is less commonly used but carries the same connotation, intensifying the sense of negativity associated with the root word.