basiliscine

/ˌbæsɪlɪsɪˈniːn, -sɪˈniːn/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or having the qualities of a basilisk, a legendary serpent that can kill with a single glance.

“The basiliscine gaze of the ancient statue seemed to pierce through time.”

Synonyms

  • fiendish
  • serpentine

Antonyms

  • benign
  • harmless