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maliciously
Maliciously (adv) means In a way that is intended to cause harm. Example: “He claimed the story had been maliciously leaked to damage his reputation.”
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In a way that is intended to cause harm.
"He claimed the story had been maliciously leaked to damage his reputation."
How to use maliciously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something deliberately in a way meant to hurt or damage someone.
Common pairings
maliciously spread
maliciously damaged
acted maliciously
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more maliciously
- Superlative
- most maliciously
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He claimed the story had been _____ leaked to damage his reputation.
Etymology
From "malicious" plus the adverb ending "-ly."
Rhymes for maliciously
famously
anxiously
seriously
obviously
curiously
furiously
nervously
viciously
jealously
hideously
previously
vigorously
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Frequently asked questions
What does “maliciously” mean?
The word “maliciously” means in a way that is intended to cause harm. In plain terms, doing something deliberately in a way meant to hurt or damage someone.
How do you use “maliciously” in a sentence?
Here is “maliciously” used in a sentence: “He claimed the story had been maliciously leaked to damage his reputation.”
What part of speech is “maliciously”?
“Maliciously” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of maliciously?
"maliciously" (adv) means in a way that is intended to cause harm.
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