Revengeful: meaning, definitions and examples

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revengeful

 

[ rɪˈvɛn(d)ʒfʊl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Full of or characterized by a desire for revenge; vindictive.

Synonyms

retaliatory, spiteful, vengeful, vindictive

Examples of usage

  • She was known for her revengeful nature.
  • He harbored revengeful thoughts towards his enemies.
  • The revengeful look in her eyes sent chills down his spine.

Translations

Translations of the word "revengeful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vingativo

🇮🇳 प्रतिशोधी

🇩🇪 rachsüchtig

🇮🇩 pendendam

🇺🇦 мстивий

🇵🇱 mściwy

🇯🇵 復讐心のある

🇫🇷 vindicatif

🇪🇸 vengativo

🇹🇷 intikamcı

🇰🇷 복수심에 불타는

🇸🇦 انتقامي

🇨🇿 pomstychtivý

🇸🇰 pomstychtivý

🇨🇳 报复心重的

🇸🇮 maščevalen

🇮🇸 hefndargjarn

🇰🇿 кекшіл

🇬🇪 შემომტევი

🇦🇿 intiqamçı

🇲🇽 vengativo

Etymology

The word 'revengeful' originated from the combination of the word 'revenge' and the suffix '-ful', which means 'full of'. The concept of seeking revenge has been a part of human nature for centuries, with stories and legends often revolving around the theme of revenge. The adjective 'revengeful' captures the intense desire for retaliation or payback, embodying the complex emotions associated with seeking retribution.

See also: revengefully, revengefulness.