Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
despiteous. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
despiteous, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
despiteous in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
despiteous you have here. The definition of the word
despiteous will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
despiteous, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Etymology
From Middle English despitous, from Anglo-Norman despitous.
Adjective
despiteous (comparative more despiteous, superlative most despiteous)
- Full of contempt or ill will; opprobrious; insulting.
- Dispiteous.
Derived terms