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MALEVOLENTLY
malevolently
(adverb) in a malevolent manner; “she gossips malevolently”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
malevolently (comparative more malevolently, superlative most malevolently)
In a malevolent manner.
Antonyms
• benevolently
Source: Wiktionary
Ma*lev"o*lent*ly, adv.
Definition: In a malevolent manner.
MALEVOLENT
Ma*lev"o*lent, a. Etym: [L. malevolens, -entis; male ill + volens, p. pr. of velle to be willing or disposed, to wish. See Malice, and Voluntary.]
Definition: Wishing evil; disposed to injure others; rejoicing in another's misfortune.
Syn.
– Ill-disposed; envious; mischievous; evil-minded; spiteful; malicious; malignant; rancorous.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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