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Evilly: meaning, definitions and examples

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evilly

 

[ หˆiหvษชli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a wicked or harmful manner

In a manner that is morally wrong or harmful, typically in a cruel or malicious way. It is often used to describe actions or behavior that is intentionally malevolent or harmful.

Synonyms

cruelly, malevolently, maliciously, sadistically, wickedly

Examples of usage

  • She grinned evilly as she plotted her revenge.
  • The villain laughed evilly as he revealed his sinister plan.
  • He stared at her evilly, sending shivers down her spine.
Context #2 | Adjective

very unpleasant or morally wrong

Extremely unpleasant or morally wrong. It is used to describe something that is characterized by wickedness, cruelty, or harmful intent.

Synonyms

cruel, malevolent, malicious, sinister, wicked

Examples of usage

  • The evilly twisted tree seemed to watch over the haunted graveyard.
  • Her evilly cunning plan was finally revealed.
  • The evilly glowing eyes in the darkness sent chills down their spines.

Translations

Translations of the word "evilly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น malvadamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคทเฅเคŸเคคเคพเคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคตเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช boshaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jahat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะปั–ัะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zล‚oล›liwie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‚ชๆ‚ชใซ (jaaku ni)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉchamment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ malvadamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถtรผ niyetle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์•…ํ•˜๊ฒŒ (saakage)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฎุจุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‚ชๆถๅœฐ (xiรฉ'รจ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zlobno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ illilega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทาฑะปั‹ะผะดั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™r niyyษ™tlษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ malvadamente

Word origin

The word 'evilly' is derived from the Middle English word 'evilliche', which comes from the Old English 'yfel', meaning 'bad' or 'wicked'. The concept of evil has been a part of human culture and philosophy for centuries, with various religious and philosophical traditions exploring the nature of evil and its effects on individuals and society. The word 'evilly' is often used in literature and storytelling to convey a sense of malevolence or wickedness.

See also: evil, evildoer, evilness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,521 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.