vengeful

adjective
UK: /ˈvendʒfʊl/
US: /ˈvendʒfəl/

  1. Wanting to punish someone who has done something bad to you.

    1. He felt vengeful after his bike was stolen by other kids.
    2. The king was vengeful and always sought revenge on his enemies for perceived slights.

  2. Showing a desire to punish someone.

    1. She cast a vengeful look at the person who spilled her drink.
    2. Driven by a vengeful spirit, he plotted his revenge with meticulous detail.

Synonyms

vindictive resentful revengeful spiteful

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vengeful" in English means: Wanting to punish someone who has done something bad to you., Showing a desire to punish someone..

The phonetic transcription of "vengeful" is /ˈvendʒfʊl/ in British English and /ˈvendʒfəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vengeful": vindictive, resentful, revengeful, spiteful.

Example usage of "vengeful": "He felt vengeful after his bike was stolen by other kids.". More examples on the page.