Maliciosamente (en. Maliciously)

/maliθjosaˈmente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
With the intention to cause harm or damage.
He acted maliciously by spreading false rumors.
Actuó maliciosamente al difundir rumores falsos.
In a cunning and deceptive manner.
The news was presented maliciously to affect someone's reputation.
La noticia fue presentada maliciosamente para afectar la reputación de alguien.
With malice or malevolence.
The comment was made maliciously to hurt their feelings.
El comentario fue hecho maliciosamente para herir sus sentimientos.

Etymology

It derives from 'malicious', which comes from the Latin 'malitiosus', related to malice.

Common Phrases and Expressions

maliciously
In a way that seeks to cause harm.
maliciosamente
malicious glance
A glance that suggests malice or hidden intentions.
mirada maliciosa
malicious action
A deliberately harmful action.
acción maliciosa

Related Words

malice
Intention to cause harm or damage.
malicia
malicious
Having malice or bad intention.
malicioso
perfidiousness
Disloyalty or hidden betrayal.
perfidia

Slang Meanings

With hidden intentions
He said he wanted to help, but he did it maliciously.
Dijo que quería ayudar, pero lo hizo maliciosamente.
To hatch a plan in the shadows
He was maliciously planning his revenge without anyone noticing.
Estaba maliciosamente planeando su venganza sin que nadie se diera cuenta.