Maliciously: meaning, definitions and examples

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maliciously

 

[ məˈlɪʃəsli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

behaving in a harmful way

Intentionally and with the desire to cause harm or damage.

Synonyms

cruelly, malevolently, spitefully, vindictively

Examples of usage

  • He maliciously spread rumors about his coworker.
  • She smiled maliciously as she plotted her revenge.
  • The cat maliciously knocked over the vase.
  • His malicious behavior eventually caught up with him.
  • They were accused of acting maliciously towards their competitors.
Context #2 | Adjective

intending to cause harm

Showing a desire to harm someone or something on purpose.

Synonyms

cruel, malevolent, spiteful, vindictive

Examples of usage

  • He had a malicious look in his eyes.
  • The malicious software infected thousands of computers.
  • She was known for her malicious gossip.
  • The article was written with a malicious intent.
  • The comments were filled with malicious accusations.

Translations

Translations of the word "maliciously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maliciosamente

🇮🇳 दुर्भावना से

🇩🇪 böswillig

🇮🇩 dengan jahat

🇺🇦 злонамірено

🇵🇱 złośliwie

🇯🇵 悪意を持って (あくいをもって)

🇫🇷 malicieusement

🇪🇸 maliciosamente

🇹🇷 kötü niyetle

🇰🇷 악의적으로 (악의적으로)

🇸🇦 بخبث

🇨🇿 zlovolně

🇸🇰 zlomyseľne

🇨🇳 恶意地 (è yì de)

🇸🇮 zlonamerno

🇮🇸 illgjarnlega

🇰🇿 қастықпен

🇬🇪 ბოროტად

🇦🇿 pis niyyətlə

🇲🇽 maliciosamente

Etymology

The word 'maliciously' comes from the Latin word 'malitia', meaning 'malice'. The concept of malice has been a part of human behavior for centuries, with people sometimes acting in a malicious manner to achieve their goals or harm others. In legal terms, malicious intent is often a key factor in determining guilt or liability. Understanding the implications of malicious actions is important in both personal relationships and legal proceedings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,147, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.