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Another word for spitefully

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• 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 maliciously hid his sister's car keys so she would be late for work."

Strongest
maliciously
vindictively
malevolently
Strong
viciously
venomously
cruelly
nastily
bitterly
meanly

Opposites of spitefully

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

kindly
benevolently
graciously
compassionately
generously
forgivingly
good-naturedly
warmly
See all opposites of spitefully

• Nearby Words

spitball
spite
spiteful
spitefully
spitefulness
spitfire
spitter

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spitefully. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spitefully
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