Despitefully
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a despiteful manner; spitefully. archaic
"Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you."
Adverb
- 1 in a maliciously spiteful manner wordnet
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you."
Etymology
From despiteful + -ly.