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spitefully Antonyms
Opposite of spitefully
Pinning down the opposite of spitefully requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a manner that shows or is caused by malice and a deliberate desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone.
Usage Example
"After losing the argument, he kindly hid his sister's car keys so she would be late for work."
Strongest
kindly
benevolently
Strong
graciously
generously
compassionately
forgivingly
good-naturedly
warmly
Similar words to spitefully
Words similar to spitefully shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
maliciously
vindictively
malevolently
venomously
viciously
cruelly
nastily
meanly
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Spitefully. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/spitefully