Malevolently: meaning, definitions and examples
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malevolently
[ məˈlɛv.ə.lənt.li ]
spoken language
In a manner showing a wish to do evil to others.
Synonyms
evilly, maliciously, malignantly
Examples of usage
- He smiled malevolently, knowing he had won.
- She looked at him malevolently, her eyes full of hatred.
- The villain malevolently plotted his revenge against the hero.
- The witch cackled malevolently as she cast her curse upon the kingdom.
- The dictator gazed malevolently at the crowd, his intentions clear.
- The cat stared malevolently at the mouse, ready to pounce.
Translations
Translations of the word "malevolently" in other languages:
🇵🇹 maliciosamente
🇮🇳 दुष्टता से
🇩🇪 böswillig
🇮🇩 dengan jahat
🇺🇦 зловмисно
🇵🇱 złośliwie
🇯🇵 悪意を持って (あくいをもって)
🇫🇷 malicieusement
🇪🇸 malévolamente
🇹🇷 kötü niyetle
🇰🇷 악의적으로 (악의적 으로)
🇸🇦 بخبث
🇨🇿 zlovolně
🇸🇰 zlovolne
🇨🇳 恶意地 (è yì de)
🇸🇮 zlonamerno
🇮🇸 illgjarnlega
🇰🇿 қастықпен
🇬🇪 ბოროტულად
🇦🇿 qəsdən
🇲🇽 malévolamente
Word origin
The word 'malevolently' originates from the Latin word 'malevolens', which is derived from 'male' meaning 'bad' and 'volens' meaning 'wishing'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The concept of malevolently behaving in an evil or harmful manner towards others has been present throughout history, often associated with villains in literature and folklore.
See also: malevolence.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,825, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.