MALICIOUS


Meaning of MALICIOUS in English

— maliciously , adv. — maliciousness , n.

/meuh lish"euhs/ , adj.

1. full of, characterized by, or showing malice; malevolent; spiteful: malicious gossip.

2. Law. vicious, wanton, or mischievous in motivation or purpose.

[ 1175-1225; ME malicius malitiosus. See MALICE, -OUS ]

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