vengefully

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026

venge•ful /ˈvɛndʒfəl/   adj. 

1. desiring or seeking vengeance or revenge;
   vindictive.
2. characterized by or showing a mean spirit that is eager for revenge.

venge•ful•ly, adv. See -venge-.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

venge•ful  (venj′fəl), 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.

• shortened form of revengeful 1580–90

venge′ful•ly, adv. 
venge′ful•ness, n. 
Synonyms

• 1. revengeful, spiteful.