Spitefuller: meaning, definitions and examples
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spitefuller
[ ˈspaɪtfələr ]
general sentiment
Spitefuller is a comparative form of the adjective spiteful, which means showing a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone. It describes someone who is even more inclined to act with malice or malevolence than those who are simply spiteful. This term is not commonly used in contemporary English, but it may be employed in literary contexts to emphasize the level of vindictiveness in someone's behavior.
Synonyms
malevolent, malicious, vindictive.
Examples of usage
- She was spitefuller than her rivals.
- His spitefuller remarks alienated his friends.
- The spitefuller actions of the competitors led to conflict.
Translations
Translations of the word "spitefuller" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais vingativo
🇮🇳 ज्यादा द्वेषपूर्ण
🇩🇪 gemeiner
🇮🇩 lebih kejam
🇺🇦 більш злобний
🇵🇱 bardziej złośliwy
🇯🇵 さらに意地悪な
🇫🇷 plus malveillant
🇪🇸 más maligno
🇹🇷 daha kindar
🇰🇷 더 악의적인
🇸🇦 أكثر حقدًا
🇨🇿 více zlomyslný
🇸🇰 viac zlomyselný
🇨🇳 更恶意的
🇸🇮 bolj zlonameren
🇮🇸 meira illgjarn
🇰🇿 одан да зұлым
🇬🇪 მეტად მავნე
🇦🇿 daha kinli
🇲🇽 más malvado
Etymology
The word 'spite' originates from the Old French term 'espite' which means malice or spite, tracing back to the Latin word 'despectus', meaning contempt or disdain. Its development into a modern English adjective began in the late Middle Ages, gaining usage around the 15th century. With the advent of the comparative suffix '-er', the word evolved into 'spitefuller' to denote a greater degree of spitefulness. The suffix '-ful' indicates someone who is full of or characterized by the quality named by the root word, in this case, 'spite'. As language evolved, so did the usage of adjectives, leading to the creation of comparative forms to express varying degrees of feelings or characteristics. While 'spitefuller' may not be widely recognized today, it exemplifies how language continues to adapt and how adjectives are modified to convey more nuanced meanings.