Despitefully and Tenderly

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Despitefully adverb - In a mean or spiteful manner.

Usage example: a theater critic known for his despitefully negative reviews

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Tenderly is an antonym for despitefully.

Tenderly adverb - With tenderness; in a tender manner.

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Despitefully is an antonym for tenderly.

Nearby Words: tender, tenderness, tenderize, tenderer

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Tenderly and Despitefully. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/despitefully/tenderly

Despitefully & Tenderly. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/despitefully/tenderly>.

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