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sadistically

1 of 1adverb
/səˈdɪstɪkli/
1

in a way that takes pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others

  • The guard sadistically tormented the prisoners.
  • She laughed sadistically as she watched them struggle.
  • The villain sadistically plotted to ruin his enemy's life.
  • He sadistically prolonged the punishment beyond what was necessary.
  • The bully sadistically teased the younger children.