Meaning
shrewdness, mischief, malice
- slyness, clever cunning, or worldly-wise shrewdness
- mischievousness or subtle ill will
In a sentence
Ha fatto quella battuta senza alcuna malizia, voleva solo scherzare.
He made that joke without any malice; he just wanted to tease.
I bambini piccoli parlano con totale sincerità e privi di malizia.
Young children speak with total honesty and without slyness.
Quel negoziante conosce tutte le malizie del mestiere per attirare clienti.
That shopkeeper knows all the tricks of the trade to attract customers.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| malizia | feminine · singular |
| malizie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often milder than English 'malice'; frequently means playful craftiness or lack of innocence.