How Do You Spell VENGEFULLY?

Pronunciation: [vˈɛnd͡ʒfəlɪ] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "vengefully" is often confused due to its rare usage. It is pronounced as /ˈvɛn(d)ʒfəli/, with the phonetic transcription showing the stress on the first syllable "ven", followed by the soft "j" sound in "jfu", and ending with the "li" sound. The word derives from the verb "avenge", meaning to seek revenge, and the -ful suffix indicating full of or characterized by. Therefore, "vengefully" means to act in a way that is full of revenge or with a desire for revenge.

VENGEFULLY Meaning and Definition

1. Vengefully is an adverb that describes the manner in which someone seeks or inflicts revenge. It refers to acting or behaving with intense animosity, resentment, or a strong desire to make someone suffer or pay for a perceived wrong or harm inflicted upon oneself or others. A vengeful person may exhibit an almost obsessive determination to exact retribution or retaliate in a manner that goes beyond what may be considered reasonable or proportional.

   Individuals who act vengefully often harbor deep feelings of anger, bitterness, or vindictiveness, which they express through their actions or behaviors. They may actively plan and pursue acts of revenge, seeking to cause harm, distress, or ruin to the person or group they believe responsible for the perceived injustice. Such actions may involve various forms of revenge, such as physical, emotional, psychological, or social harm.

   Vengefulness is often associated with a desire for justice or vindication, albeit based on personal judgments or interpretations of right and wrong. However, it can also be driven by a need for power, dominance, or a distorted belief that revenge will bring satisfaction, closure, or a resolution to prior grievances. While vengeful acts might provide temporary relief or a sense of retribution for the person seeking revenge, they often perpetuate a cycle of conflict, hostility, and negative emotions, leading to further harm or damage to all parties involved.

2. To do with a vengeance, to do with vehemence.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for VENGEFULLY

• vengfull
• vengefull
• vengfully
• vengefilly
• vengefuly
• vengefullly
• vengefullyy
• venjefuly
• venjfully
• venjuefully
• vingefuly
• vingefilly

Etymology of VENGEFULLY

The word "vengefully" is derived from the base word "vengeful", which comes from the noun "venge" and the suffix "-ful". The noun "venge" evolved from the Old French word "vengier" which means "to avenge". It ultimately traces back to the Latin word "vindicare", meaning "to lay claim to, to avenge". The suffix "-ful" is used to form an adjective indicating possession or fullness of a quality or trait. So, when the suffix "-ful" is added to "venge", we get "vengeful", meaning "full of vengeance" or "disposed to revenge". Finally, by adding the suffix "-ly" to "vengeful", we form the adverb "vengefully", which means "in a vengeful manner" or "with a desire for revenge".

Similar spelling words for VENGEFULLY

• vengefulness,
• vengeful.