Definition

In a way that is morally wrong or wicked.

Example

The villain laughed evilly as he plotted his revenge.

Conversation

Did you see the way he smiled?

Yeah, it looked kind of evilly creepy, didn't it?

Exactly! I wouldn't trust him at all.

Same here, I feel like he has some hidden agenda.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Evilly → It is formed from "evil" (from Old English "yfel", meaning bad or wicked) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "evilly" means in a manner that is bad or wicked.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'evil' to remember that 'evilly' describes doing something in a bad or wicked way.

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