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despiteful

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Despiteful (adj) means (archaic) Full of spite and contemptuous hatred.

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(archaic) Full of spite and contemptuous hatred.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from despite and -ful.

Synonyms

spiteful vindictive

Related words

bitter nasty cruel kindly vicious malicious spiteful vindictive

Rhymes for despiteful

useful woeful eyeful careful hopeful hateful fateful grateful spiteful forceful graceful wasteful

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What is the meaning of despiteful?

"despiteful" (adj) means (archaic) Full of spite and contemptuous hatred.

What is another word for despiteful?

Other words for "despiteful" include spiteful, vindictive.

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