Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a wicked or morally bad manner: The word "evilly" describes performing an action with evil intent, showing malice, or in a way that causes harm.
   • In a way that is unpleasant or harmful: It can also describe something done in a manner that is profoundly unpleasant or malevolent.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The villain grinned evilly as he revealed his plan. (This shows the grin was malicious and wicked.)
  • She was accused of acting evilly towards her rivals. (This describes her actions as morally wrong and harmful.)
  • The spell was cast evilly, with dark intent. (This modifies how the spell was cast, emphasizing its malevolent nature.)

Advanced Usage

• "To laugh evilly": To laugh in a way that shows cruel pleasure or malicious intent.
  • The antagonist laughed evilly upon seeing the hero's distress.
• "To plot evilly": To plan or scheme with wicked intentions.
  • The characters spent the night plotting evilly against the kingdom.

Variants and Related Words

• Evil (adjective): Profoundly immoral and wicked.
  • He was known for his evil deeds.
• Evildoer (noun): A person who does evil or wicked acts.
  • The evildoer was finally brought to justice.

Synonyms

• Wickedly: In a wicked manner.
• Maliciously: With intent to do harm.
• Sinisterly: In a way that suggests evil or harm.

Antonyms

• Virtuously: In a morally good or righteous manner.
• Benevolently: In a kind and well-meaning way.
• Kindly: In a kind manner.

Related Phrases

• To smile evilly: To smile in a way that conveys malice or sinister pleasure.
  • He smiled evilly, knowing his secret was safe.
• To whisper evilly: To whisper in a malevolent or threatening tone.
  • The curse was whispered evilly in the dark.

Adverb

1. in a wicked evil manner
   • act wickedly
   • grin evilly