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Nefast

Definition:

Adjective: extremely unlucky or evil; bringing great harm or misfortune.

Adverb: in an unlucky or evil manner; with great harm or misfortune.

Senses:

1. Resulting in great misfortune or calamity.
2. Considered to be wicked or forbidden by nature or the gods.

Examples:

Adjective:

1. The nefast turn of events left the small town devastated.
2. According to ancient folklore, crossing paths with a black cat was seen as a nefast omen.

Adverb:

1. The villain grinned nefast as he revealed his diabolical plan.
2. The storm raged nefast, destroying everything in its path.

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