despiteful

Example Sentences

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If Hor or Horus was the sun at his height, he too had suffered despiteful usage from his enemies.

From Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Lang, Andrew

Alas!" cried the king, "that you should ask me so despiteful a boon.

From Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur by Morris, Charles

O false death, how injurious and despiteful hast thou been to me!

From Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 2 by Motteux, Peter Anthony

But when Theseus heard the story, he straightened himself up, so that he seemed taller than ever before; and as for his face it was indignant, despiteful, bold, tender, and compassionate, all in one look.

From Tanglewood Tales by Hawthorne, Nathaniel

But when Theseus heard the story, he straightened himself up, so that he seemed taller than ever before; and as for his face, it was indignant, despiteful, bold, tender, and compassionate, all in one look.

From A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales For girls and boys by Hawthorne, Nathaniel