despitefully en · ADV
Etymology
From despiteful + -ly.
Meanings
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(archaic) In a despiteful manner; spitefully.
Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Luke 6:28:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more despitefully | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most despitefully | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |