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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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Etymologically related

spite spiteful spitefully despite

Synonyms for spitefully

maliciously vindictively resentfully bitterly cruelly venomously

Antonyms of spitefully

kindly generously charitably

Rhymes with spitefully

pitefully sightfully slightly brightly