SPITEFULLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does spitefully mean? • SPITEFULLY (adverb)
The adverb SPITEFULLY has 2 senses:
1. in a maliciously spiteful manner
2. in a spiteful manner
Familiarity information: SPITEFULLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• SPITEFULLY (adverb)
Meaning:
In a maliciously spiteful manner
Synonyms:
despitefully; spitefully
Context example:
pray for them that despitefully use us
Pertainym:
spiteful (showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite)
Meaning:
In a spiteful manner
Synonyms:
with spite; spitefully
Context example:
he answered his accusers spitefully
Pertainym:
spiteful (showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite)
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