Vengeful: meaning, definitions and examples
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vengeful
[ ˈvɛn(d)ʒfʊl ]
feeling of
Feeling or showing a strong desire for revenge.
Synonyms
retaliatory, retributive, revengeful, vindictive
Examples of usage
- He was vengeful towards those who had wronged him.
- She had a vengeful look in her eyes.
- The vengeful attitude of the character led to a tragic outcome.
Translations
Translations of the word "vengeful" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vingativo
🇮🇳 प्रतिशोधी
🇩🇪 rachsüchtig
🇮🇩 pendendam
🇺🇦 мстивий
🇵🇱 mściwy
🇯🇵 復讐心に満ちた
🇫🇷 vengeur
🇪🇸 vengativo
🇹🇷 intikamcı
🇰🇷 복수심 가득한
🇸🇦 منتقم
🇨🇿 pomstychtivý
🇸🇰 pomstychtivý
🇨🇳 复仇的
🇸🇮 maščevalen
🇮🇸 hefndarsamur
🇰🇿 报复шіл
🇬🇪 შურისმაძიებელი
🇦🇿 intiqamçı
🇲🇽 vengativo
Word origin
The word 'vengeful' originated from the Middle English word 'vengeaunce', which came from the Old French 'vengeance', ultimately derived from the Latin 'vindicare' meaning 'to avenge'. The concept of seeking revenge has been a part of human nature throughout history, often associated with feelings of anger, hurt, and the desire for justice.