spiteful

adjective

spite·ful ˈspīt-fəl

Synonyms of spiteful next

: filled with or showing spite : malicious

spitefully

ˈspīt-fə-lē

adverb

spitefulness noun

Examples of spiteful in a Sentence

the gossip would utter the most vicious things with a spiteful smile

Recent Examples on the Web But legitimate criticism has often been lost in spiteful lunacy. —

Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 10 Oct. 2024 Share [Findings] Unaffiliated voters are growing more spiteful toward both Democrats and Republicans. —

Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024 In the book, Benedict falls for Sophie Beckett, the daughter of an earl who’s been hidden away from the Ton and forced to work as a housemaid by her spiteful stepmother. —

Radhika Seth, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024 The first season of the Netflix show was released in August 2024 and features Jeff Goldblum as a paranoid and spiteful Zeus who is fearful that a prophecy about his downfall is coming to fruition. —

Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spiteful

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