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vindictively

/vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv.li/
vin · dic · tive · ly
Adjective:vindictive
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• adverb

1

In a manner motivated by a strong, unreasoning desire for revenge or spite.

Example

"After losing the promotion, he acted vindictively toward the colleagues who had supported his rival."

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• Rhymes for vindictively

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'vindictive' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to the Latin 'vindicta' (vengeance or revenge), from 'vindicare' (to lay claim to, avenge, or punish).

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