Malevolently: meaning, definitions and examples

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malevolently

[ məˈlɛv.ə.lənt.li ]

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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.