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malevolently Antonyms

Opposite of malevolently

Pinning down the opposite of malevolently requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that shows or is motivated by a wish to do evil or cause harm to others.

Usage Example

"The villain in the play glared benevolently at the unsuspecting hero from across the stage."

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benevolently
benignly
Strong
kindly
charitably
compassionately
generously

Similar words to malevolently

Words similar to malevolently shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

maliciously
spitefully
malignantly
vindictively
venomously
hostilely
wickedly
viciously
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