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vengefully

 

[ ˈvɛn(d)ʒf(ʊ)li ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in revenge

In a vengeful manner; with a desire for revenge or retribution.

Synonyms

reprisal, retaliatory, retributive

Examples of usage

  • She looked at him vengefully, her eyes filled with anger.
  • He acted vengefully towards those who had wronged him.
Context #2 | Adjective

characterized by a desire for revenge

Feeling or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

Synonyms

avenging, retributive, vengeant

Examples of usage

  • His vengeful attitude towards his enemies was well-known.
  • She was vengeful towards anyone who crossed her.

Translations

Translations of the word "vengefully" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vingativamente

🇮🇳 बदले की भावना से

🇩🇪 rachsüchtig

🇮🇩 dengan dendam

🇺🇦 мстиво

🇵🇱 mściwie

🇯🇵 復讐心を持って

🇫🇷 de manière vengeresse

🇪🇸 vengativamente

🇹🇷 intikamcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 복수심에 불타서

🇸🇦 بشكل انتقامي

🇨🇿 pomstychtivě

🇸🇰 pomstychtivo

🇨🇳 复仇地

🇸🇮 maščevalno

🇮🇸 hefndarlaust

🇰🇿 кекшілдікпен

🇬🇪 შურისძიებით

🇦🇿 intiqamlı

🇲🇽 vengativamente

Etymology

The word 'vengefully' originates from the Middle English word 'vengefully'. It combines the root 'venge' meaning revenge with the suffix '-ful' meaning full of. The concept of seeking revenge has been a part of human nature throughout history, with various cultures and societies having different views on the act of vengeance.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,237, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.