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hatefully Synonyms

Another word for hatefully

Choosing another word for hatefully depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner expressing or filled with intense hatred, malice, or ill will.

Usage Example

"The rival politicians spoke maliciously about each other's policies during the televised debate."

Strongest
maliciously
spitefully
Strong
venomously
viciously
malevolently
vindictively
bitterly

• adverb (Context 2)

In an extremely unpleasant, detestable, or odious manner that arouses strong dislike.

Usage Example

"The character behaves so odiously throughout the play that the audience cannot feel any sympathy for him."

Strongest
odiously
detestably
Strong
loathsomely
abominably
repulsively
obnoxiously

Opposites of hatefully

The opposite of hatefully shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lovingly
affectionately
delightfully
pleasantly
kindly
warmly
admirably
benevolently
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hatefully. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hatefully
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