SPITEFUL
Dictionary entry overview: What does spiteful mean? • SPITEFUL (adjective)
The adjective SPITEFUL has 1 sense:
1. showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
Familiarity information: SPITEFUL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• SPITEFUL (adjective)
Meaning:
Showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
Synonyms:
despiteful; spiteful; vindictive
Context examples:
a despiteful fiend / a truly spiteful child / a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment
Similar:
malicious (having the nature of or resulting from malice)
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