spitefully

IPA/ˈspaɪtfəli/
IPA/ˈspaɪtfəli/

spitefully — adverb

1. in a deliberately nasty way, meant to upset someone or make them suffer because

1.副詞C1
釋義

in a deliberately nasty way, meant to upset someone or make them suffer because you feel bitter or angry

例句

After the argument, Amira spitefully threw Leo's wet shoes onto the balcony.

spitefully before a petty revenge action

Isabela smiled spitefully when the referee cancelled Ryo's winning point.

spitefully with a hostile facial reaction

同義詞
  • maliciously

    More formal and often suggests colder, more planned harm.

  • vindictively

    Stronger and more tied to revenge over a past wrong.

  • meanly

    More everyday and broader; it does not always suggest bitterness.

反義詞
  • kindly

    Showing care rather than a wish to hurt.

  • generously

    Acting with goodwill instead of pettiness.

  • thoughtfully

    Showing consideration for another person's feelings.

文法句型

verb + spitefully

speak/say + something + spitefully

用法筆記

Usually modifies an intentional act, remark, or gesture aimed at getting back at someone after a slight. It is less natural for accidents, impersonal events, or serious violence.

常見錯誤

❌The rain spitefully ruined our picnic.
✅The rain unexpectedly ruined our picnic.
💡spitefully needs a person or other agent acting with hostile intention.
❌She spitefully dropped the glass by accident.
✅She dropped the glass accidentally.
💡spitefully cannot describe an accident because it implies a deliberate wish to upset someone.