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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