Main Entry:

ma·lev·o·lent

Pronunciation:

\-lənt\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Latin malevolent-, malevolens, from male badly + volent-, volens, present participle of velle to wish — more at mal-, will

Date:

1509

1 : having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred 2 : productive of harm or evil

— ma·lev·o·lent·ly adverb