WordGarden.io
Back to search

hatefully

A1
adverb

Pronunciation

UK

  • /hˈeɪtfəli/

US

  • /hˈeɪtfəli/

Description

To act hatefully means to do something in a way that shows strong hatred or bitter dislike. It is more than being rude or mean. It suggests that the feeling is deep and is coming out in words, looks, or actions. A character might stare hatefully at an enemy, or someone might speak hatefully about a group of people. The word points to hatred being openly expressed, not just quietly felt inside.

Examples

  1. 1

    Rude speech

    He spoke hatefully to the waiter after a small mistake.

  2. 2

    Social media

    People were posting hatefully about the new student on social media.

  3. 3

    Hostile stare

    She stared hatefully at the photo on his desk.

  4. 4

    Political rhetoric

    The politician's words made the crowd think more hatefully about immigrants.

Forms and spellings

1 form open this card.

Main spelling

  • hatefullyadverb