Malignantly: meaning, definitions and examples
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malignantly
[ məˈlɪɡnəntli ]
in a harmful or evil manner
In a way that is very dangerous or harmful, especially in a way that is intended to cause harm. Malignantly can also refer to something that is growing or spreading aggressively and harmfully, such as a tumor.
Synonyms
malevolently, maliciously, sinisterly
Examples of usage
- He stared malignantly at his enemy, plotting his next move.
- The cancer cells were growing malignantly, posing a serious threat to the patient's health.
Translations
Translations of the word "malignantly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 malignamente
🇮🇳 दुष्टतापूर्वक
🇩🇪 bösartig
🇮🇩 dengan jahat
🇺🇦 злоякісно
🇵🇱 złośliwie
🇯🇵 悪意を持って
🇫🇷 malignement
🇪🇸 malignamente
🇹🇷 kötücül bir şekilde
🇰🇷 악성으로
🇸🇦 خبيثًا
🇨🇿 zhoubně
🇸🇰 zhubne
🇨🇳 恶意地
🇸🇮 zlonamerno
🇮🇸 illgjarnlega
🇰🇿 қатерлі түрде
🇬🇪 ბოროტად
🇦🇿 bədniyyətlə
🇲🇽 malignamente
Etymology
The word 'malignantly' originates from the Latin word 'malignus', meaning 'wicked' or 'evil'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe actions or growth that are harmful, aggressive, or evil in nature.