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

The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.
Mark Twain