nastily

Definitions

In a manner that is unpleasant, spiteful, or malicious.

In a way that is physically repulsive, offensive, or dirty.

In a manner that is severe, dangerous, or difficult to deal with.

Examples

The critic reviewed the play quite nastily, focusing only on the minor flaws of the production.

She spoke nastily to the waiter when her order arrived later than she had expected.

Synonyms

maliciously viciously spitefully cruelly meanly wickedly unkindly

Antonyms

kindly pleasantly nicely sweetly gently amiably benevolently