Spiteful
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈspaɪtfʊl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Spiteful is an adjective meaning Filled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to annoy or harm.
Meaning
Filled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to annoy or harm.
Example Sentences
It's not like you killed someone It's not like you drove a spiteful spear into his side Talk to Jesus Christ as if he knows the reasons why He did it all for you
Word Forms
- spitefuller
- spitefullest
- spightful
- spightfull
- spitefull
Synonyms for spiteful
Depending on context, synonyms include malignant, malicious, nasty, barbarous, bowelless, brutal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hateful, malicious, despiteful, nasty, vindictive, evil.
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