criminal
adjective
of the nature of or involving crime.
criminally
-
a word derived from
criminal.
Example Sentences
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On that criminally delicious note, go forth and enjoy the weekend!
From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026
Theranos was already engulfed in scandal, though Holmes had yet to be criminally charged.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
The Duxbury mother, accused of killing her three young children, argued at trial that she wasn’t criminally responsible because she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Several jurors have said after the trial ended that they were ultimately divided 11-1 in favour of finding Clancy not criminally responsible.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
As is often the case, the correctional officer was fired but not criminally prosecuted.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
