Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

malevolo

Adjective

/məˈlɛv.ə.ləʊ/

Definition

Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Examples

She had a malevolo glare that sent chills down my spine.
His malevolo intentions were evident in the way he plotted against his colleagues.
The villain in the story was portrayed as a malevolo figure, delighting in the suffering of others.

Meaning

The term describes a disposition that desires harm or ill will towards others. It conveys a sense of hostility and the intent to cause suffering or misfortune.