Spitefully: meaning, definitions and examples
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spitefully
[ หspaษชt.fษl.i ]
used to describe an action or behavior
In a manner showing a strong feeling of resentment or anger.
Synonyms
maliciously, venomously, vindictively
Examples of usage
- She spoke spitefully of her former boss.
- He looked at her spitefully, as if he wished her harm.
used to describe an action or behavior
In a way that is intended to annoy or hurt someone.
Synonyms
maliciously, spiteful, vindictively
Examples of usage
- She smiled spitefully, knowing she had won the argument.
- He acted spitefully by spreading rumors about his coworker.
Translations
Translations of the word "spitefully" in other languages:
๐ต๐น maliciosamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคตเฅเคทเคชเฅเคฐเฅเคตเค
๐ฉ๐ช boshaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan jahat
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะปะพัะฐะดะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ zลoลliwie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๅฐๆชใ
๐ซ๐ท malicieusement
๐ช๐ธ maliciosamente
๐น๐ท kรถtรผ niyetle
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์์ ์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฎุจุซ
๐จ๐ฟ zlomyslnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ zlomyseฤพne
๐จ๐ณ ๆถๆๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ zlonamerno
๐ฎ๐ธ illgjarnlega
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัััาะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแขแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bษdniyyษtlษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ maliciosamente
Etymology
The word 'spitefully' originates from the Middle English word 'spiteful', which means 'full of spite or malice'. The word 'spite' itself comes from Old English 'spฤซt', meaning 'rancor, malice'. Over time, the adverb form 'spitefully' emerged to describe actions or behaviors done in a manner that shows resentment, anger, or intention to hurt or annoy.
See also: despite, spiteful, spitefulness.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,879 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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