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Definition of malevolently

malevolently

/məˈlɛv.əl.ənt.li/
ma · lev · o · lent · ly
Adjective:malevolent
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• adverb

1

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

Example

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

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maleness
malevolence
malevolent
malevolently
malformation
malformed
malfunction

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'malevolent' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Malevolent' derives from the Latin 'malevolens', a combination of 'male' (badly, ill) and 'volens', the present participle of 'velle' (to wish).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Malevolently. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/malevolently
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