— 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 ]