Vengefully: meaning, definitions and examples
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vengefully
[ ˈvɛn(d)ʒf(ʊ)li ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.