Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner that is false, slanderous, and defamatory: The word "calumniously" describes the act of making a statement that is both untrue and damaging to someone's reputation. It implies speaking with malicious intent to harm another's good name.

Usage

• The adverb "calumniously" is used to modify a verb, describing a false and harmful statement is made. It is a formal word, typically found in legal, literary, or serious accusatory contexts.
• It is synonymous with "slanderously" and is the adverbial form of the adjective "calumnious."

Examples

• The former employee spoke calumniously about the company's founder during the interview.
• He claimed his opponent had spread rumors calumniously to influence the election.
• The article did not just criticize the policy; it attacked the minister calumniously.

Advanced Usage

• Legal Context: In legal settings, "calumniously" can describe the nature of a defamatory statement.
  • The witness testified that the defendant had spoken calumniously of the plaintiff.
• Literary/Formal Accusation: Used in formal writing or speech to strongly condemn false accusations.
  • The historian argued that the emperor's rivals had written about him *calumniously.

Variants and Related Words

• Calumny (n): A false and malicious statement designed to damage someone's reputation; slander.
  • He was a victim of vicious calumny.
• Calumnious (adj): Characterized by calumny; slanderous.
  • She filed a lawsuit over the calumnious remarks.
• Calumniator (n): A person who utters calumnies; a slanderer.

Synonyms

• Slanderously: In a false and defamatory spoken manner.
• Defamatorily: In a manner that damages reputation.
• Malignantly: With extreme ill will; very harmfully.

Antonyms

• Truthfully: In a manner conforming to truth.
• Complimentarily: In a praising or flattering manner.
• Honorably: In a way that demonstrates integrity and fairness.

Adverb

1. in a false and slanderous and defamatory manner; with slander or calumny