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Added 9 October 2026

vengeful

/ˈvɛnʒ.fəl/ adjective

In Latin: ultor, ultrīx Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about vengeful at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge.
more vindictive than jealous love

Origin

From venge + -ful.

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