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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

malevolently

/mælˈvɒləntli/ adverb · British & US
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What does malevolently mean?

adverb

In a malevolent manner; with a wish to do harm. Used to describe an action or behavior that is intended to cause harm or evil.

Example

"The villainous character acted malevolently throughout the story, causing chaos and destruction wherever he went."

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