Maliciously

adv

adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a malicious manner, or for malicious reasons.

    ""Theer, govison, (blockhead) tak that," and Jack flings maliciously at him the wisp of rushes wherewith he has rubbed down his own bemudded person."

Adverb
  1. 1
    with malice; in a malicious manner wordnet

Synonyms

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balefullyharmfullyhatefullyin spiteiniquitouslyinvidiously

Example

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"Hello! How are you? We’re here now for a short explanation about the reproductive organ. Well, we hope that you will not think maliciously regarding this topic."

Etymology

From Middle English maliciousli; equivalent to malicious + -ly.

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