spiteful
pronunciation
How to pronounce spiteful in British English:
UK [ˈspaɪtfl]
How to pronounce spiteful in American English:
US [ˈspaɪtfəl]
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- Adjective:
- showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
Word Origin
- spiteful (adj.)
- mid-15c., from spite (n.) + -ful. Related: Spitefully; spitefulness.
Example
- 1. The british press at its worst is intrusive , sanctimonious and spiteful .
- 2. A usually sprightly or mischievous or sometimes spiteful person .
- 3. Spiteful gossip separated the two old friends .
- 4. He had been a spiteful sort of man .
- 5. Nana was certainly not spiteful .