maleficial

English

Etymology

From 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, (please specify |book=I to XI):

     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