Meaning
evil, wicked, harmful
- intending or causing harm, evil, or misfortune
- having a harmful, poisonous, or adverse effect
In a sentence
Nelle favole la strega malefica ostacola sempre i desideri dei protagonisti.
In fairy tales, the wicked witch always thwarts the protagonists' wishes.
Secondo la leggenda, un incantesimo malefico gravava sull'antico castello.
According to legend, an evil spell weighed upon the ancient castle.
Quella sostanza produce fumi malefici che possono danneggiare i polmoni.
That substance produces harmful fumes that can damage the lungs.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| malefico | masculine · singular |
| malefica | feminine · singular |
| malefici | masculine · plural |
| malefiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural masculine is 'malefici' (with /tʃi/), feminine plural is 'malefiche'.