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Definition of vengefully
vengefully
/ˈvɛndʒ.fəl.i/
venge · ful · ly
Adjective:vengeful
vengefully Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adverb
1
In a manner motivated by a strong desire for revenge or retaliation.
Example
"Having been passed over for the promotion, he vengefully leaked the company's internal memos to a rival firm."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'vengeful' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'venge' comes from Old French 'vengier', which traces back to Latin 'vindicare' (to claim, avenge, or punish).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vengefully. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vengefully