maleficial

English

Etymology

malefice +‎ -ial

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌmælɪˈfɪʃəl/

Adjective

maleficial (comparative more maleficial, superlative most maleficial)

1. (archaic) injurious, damaging
   • 1655, Thomas Fuller, The Church-history of Britain; […], London: […] Iohn Williams […], →OCLC:

     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

• beneficial