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Meaning of malignantly
The primary meaning of the word "malignantly" is in a way that is harmful or evil.
Etymology of malignantly
The word "malignantly" has its roots in the Latin word "malignus," which means "evil" or "wicked," and is derived from "malus," meaning "bad" or "evil."
Historically, the term has been used to describe actions or behaviors that are intentionally harmful or malevolent.
Synonyms
maliciously
evilly
wickedly
wrongly
unfairly
unjustly
cruelly
brutally
ruthlessly
heartlessly
inhumanly
barbarously
viciously
vindictively
spitefully
malevolently
nastily
meanly
horribly
atrociously
heinously
abominably
detestably
despicably
contemptibly
reprehensibly
unconscionably
reprehensively
abhorrently
odiously
hateful
vilely
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "malignantly" is defined as in a manner that is harmful or evil, or in a way that shows a wish to do harm to someone.
- * It can also describe something, especially a disease, that is severe or harmful.
Usage Examples
- The tumor was growing malignantly, and the doctors had to act quickly to remove it.
- * The rival companies were competing malignantly, using underhanded tactics to gain an advantage.
- * The malware was spreading malignantly, infecting thousands of computers across the network.
Antonyms
benignly
kindly
gently
benevolently
generously
humanely
compassionately
sympathetically
mercifully
leniently
mildly
moderately
fairly
justly
rightfully
innocently
harmlessly
neutrally
passively
inactively
inoffensively
innocuously