malevolently

Word parts

malevolent + -ly

Adverb

Positive malevolently

Comparative more malevolently

Superlative most malevolently

1. When something is being done malevolently, it is being done in a hostile, cruel, mean or evil manner.
   • Synonyms: atrociously, bad-naturedly, cold-heartedly, cruelly, diabolically, hatefully, hostilely, maliciously, meanly, nastily, unkindly and vindictively
   • Antonyms: affably, benevolently, considerately, generously, kindheartedly, kindly, magnanimously, sympathetically, understandingly and warm-heartedly