— vengefully , adv. — vengefulness , n.
/venj"feuhl/ , adj.
1. desiring or seeking vengeance; vindictive: a vengeful attitude.
2. characterized by or showing a vindictive spirit: vengeful intentions.
3. serving to inflict vengeance: a vengeful killing.
[ 1580-90; shortened form of REVENGEFUL ]
Syn. 1. revengeful, spiteful.