spiteful
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Adjective — Full of spite; deliberately unkind or vindictive.
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Etymology
From spite plus the adjective-forming suffix -ful.
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What does “spiteful” mean?
The word “spiteful” means full of spite; deliberately unkind or vindictive. In plain terms, acting or speaking out of a petty desire to hurt someone.
How do you pronounce “spiteful”?
“Spiteful” is pronounced SPYT-fuul (/ˈspaɪtfʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “spiteful” in a sentence?
Here is “spiteful” used in a sentence: “She made a spiteful comment about his new haircut.”
What part of speech is “spiteful”?
“Spiteful” is an adjective.