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spitefully

/ˈspaɪt.fʊli/ adverb · British & US

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What does spitefully mean?

adverb

In a spiteful manner; with ill will or malice.

Example

"She spoke spitefully to her rival, trying to intimidate her."

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Words that share this root

spite spiteful spitefully despite

What's another word for spitefully?

maliciously vindictively resentfully bitterly cruelly venomously

What's the opposite of spitefully?

kindly generously charitably

Rhymes with spitefully

pitefully sightfully slightly brightly