revengefully
Definition
Adverb: * In a manner characterized by or seeking revenge; with a desire to inflict harm or suffering in return for a perceived wrong. It describes an action done with the spirit of vengeance.
Usage
The adverb "revengefully" modifies a verb to describe how an action is performed—specifically, with the intent of revenge. * It is used to describe actions, plans, or statements motivated by a desire for retaliation. * It carries a strong negative connotation, implying malice and a lack of forgiveness.
Examples
- "He stared revengefully at his rival after the unfair defeat."
- "She smiled revengefully as her plan to expose the fraud began to work."
- "The critic wrote revengefully about the director's latest film, clearly still angered by their past disagreement."
Advanced Usage
- Literary/Descriptive Use: Often used in narrative writing to vividly convey a character's malicious intent.
- The villain laughed revengefully, knowing his enemy was finally trapped.
Variants and Related Words
- Revengeful (adjective): Having or showing a strong desire for revenge.
- He was in a revengeful mood after the betrayal.
- Revenge (noun/verb): The act of retaliating; to inflict harm in return.
- Noun: He sought revenge for the insult.
- Verb: She vowed to revenge herself on those who wronged her.
- Vengeful (adjective): Synonym for "revengeful."
- Vindictively (adverb): A close synonym, meaning in a manner showing a strong or unreasonable desire for revenge.
Synonyms
- Vindictively
- Spitefully
- Vengefully
- Maliciously
Antonyms
- Forgivingly
- Mercifully
- Compassionately
- Magnanimously
Adverb
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in a vindictive, revengeful manner
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he plotted vindictively against his former superiors
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