Despitefully

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a despiteful manner; spitefully. archaic

    "Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a maliciously spiteful manner wordnet

Synonyms

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spitefully

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"Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you."

Etymology

From despiteful + -ly.

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