adverb
- in a manner showing malice, contempt, or deliberate rudeness; spitefully
Usage: archaic or literary; often used in biblical or formal contexts
Examples
- He spoke despitefully to those who disagreed with him.
- The crowd treated the prisoner despitefully throughout the trial.
- She despitefully rejected his sincere apology.
- They despitefully mocked his efforts to help.
- The king was despitefully used by his enemies.