adj.
Pronunciation: -l ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin malevolent-, malevolens, from male badly + volent-, volens, present participle of velle to wish ― more at MAL- , WILL
Date: 1509
1 : having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
2 : productive of harm or evil
– ma · lev · o · lent · ly adverb