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vindictively

vin·dic·tive
V v

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [vin-dik-tiv]
    • /vɪnˈdɪk tɪv/
    • /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vin-dik-tiv]
    • /vɪnˈdɪk tɪv/

Definitions of vindictively word

  • adjective vindictively disposed or inclined to revenge; vengeful: a vindictive person. 1
  • adjective vindictively proceeding from or showing a revengeful spirit: vindictive rumors. 1
  • adverb vindictively In a vindictive manner. 0
See all 3 definitions of vindictively

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Origin of vindictively

First appearance:

before 1610
One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin vindict(a) vengeance + -ive

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Parts of speech for Vindictively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Vindictively

vindictively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for vindictively

adverb vindictively

  • hurtfully — In a hurtful manner.
  • malevolently — wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious: His failures made him malevolent toward those who were successful.
  • malignantly — disposed to cause harm, suffering, or distress deliberately; feeling or showing ill will or hatred.
  • malignly — In a malign manner.
  • waspishly — In a waspish manner.
All 5 Synonyms of vindictively

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