hatefully
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Definition
Adverb: In a manner characterized by or filled with intense dislike, animosity, or malice.
Usage
The adverb "hatefully" describes how an action is performed or how something is expressed, specifically with strong feelings of hatred or ill will. It modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate the hateful quality of the manner.
Examples
- She stared hatefully at her rival across the room.
- The comments on the post were written hatefully and without any constructive intent.
- He spoke hatefully about his former colleagues, his voice full of bitterness.
Advanced Usage
- Literary/Descriptive Use: Often used in narrative writing to vividly convey a character's malevolent emotions through their actions or speech.
- The villain laughed hatefully as he revealed his plan.
Variants and Related Words
- Hateful (adjective): Deserving of or arousing hatred; expressing or characterized by hate.
- He received a hateful letter.
- Hate (noun/verb): The intense feeling itself, or the action of feeling it.
- Noun: His heart was filled with hate.
- Verb: I hate being late.
Synonyms
- Maliciously
- Spitefully
- Vindictively
- Malevolently
- Venomously
Antonyms
- Lovingly
- Kindly
- Affectionately
- Benevolently
- Compassionately