Maledictory

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /mæləˈdɪktəri/

Definitions of maledictory

adjective relating to or characteristic of a curse; expressing a curse

Example Sentences

A1 The maledictory tone of the letter made me feel uncomfortable.

A2 She whispered maledictory words under her breath as she walked away.

B1 The politician's maledictory speech caused quite a stir in the community.

B2 The author's maledictory novel delves into themes of revenge and betrayal.

C1 The playwright's maledictory dialogue added depth to the characters' conflicts.

C2 The director's maledictory film received critical acclaim for its bold storytelling.

Examples of maledictory in a Sentence

formal The speaker ended his speech with a maledictory tone, warning of the consequences of inaction.

informal She couldn't help but add a maledictory comment at the end of their argument.

slang The coach's maledictory rant fired up the team before the big game.

figurative The artist's maledictory brush strokes conveyed a sense of anger and frustration in the painting.

Grammatical Forms of maledictory

past tense

maledicted

plural

maledictories

comparative

more maledictory

superlative

most maledictory

present tense

maledicts

future tense

will maledict

perfect tense

have maledicted

continuous tense

is maledicting

singular

maledictory

positive degree

maledictory

infinitive

to maledict

gerund

maledicting

participle

maledicted

Origin and Evolution of maledictory

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'maledictory' originated from the Latin word 'maledictorius', which is derived from 'maledicere' meaning 'to speak evil of'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of speaking evil or cursing someone, 'maledictory' has evolved to also mean expressing or conveying a curse or imprecation in a formal or ceremonial manner.