Associations to the word «Spiteful»

Wiktionary

SPITEFUL, adjective. Filled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to vex, annoy, or injure; malignant; malicious

Dictionary definition

SPITEFUL, adjective. Showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite; "a despiteful fiend"; "a truly spiteful child"; "a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment".

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.