Maliciously
[mə'lɪʃəsli]
Definition
(adv.) with malice; in a malicious manner; 'she answered maliciously'.
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Examples
- The therns, and he smiled maliciously as he spoke, are but the result of ages of evolution from the pure white ape of antiquity. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- And it will be wool, after all, said Rosa, maliciously shaking down her long, silky curls. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- And our friend was soothing her anguish,' said Mr. Winkle, rather maliciously. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I know he's always a saucy creature, said Rosa, poising herself on one of her little feet, and looking maliciously at Adolph. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- The goblin leered maliciously at the terrified sexton, and then raising his voice, exclaimed-- '“And who, then, is our fair and lawful prize? Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
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