Spitefully: meaning, definitions and examples
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spitefully
[ ˈspaɪt.fəl.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:
🇵🇹 maliciosamente
🇮🇳 द्वेषपूर्वक
🇩🇪 boshaft
🇮🇩 dengan jahat
🇺🇦 злорадно
🇵🇱 złośliwie
🇯🇵 意地悪く
🇫🇷 malicieusement
🇪🇸 maliciosamente
🇹🇷 kötü niyetle
🇰🇷 악의적으로
🇸🇦 بخبث
🇨🇿 zlomyslně
🇸🇰 zlomyseľne
🇨🇳 恶意地
🇸🇮 zlonamerno
🇮🇸 illgjarnlega
🇰🇿 қастықпен
🇬🇪 ბოროტად
🇦🇿 bədniyyətlə
🇲🇽 maliciosamente
Word origin
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 'spīt', 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.