villainous
[ vil-uh-nuhs ]
/ ˈvɪl ə nəs /
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adjective
having a cruel, wicked, malicious nature or character.
of, relating to, or befitting a villain: villainous treachery.
outrageously base, wicked, or vile: a villainous attack on his character.
very objectionable or unpleasant; bad; wretched: a villainous storm.
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villainous
/ (ˈvɪlənəs) /
adjective
of, like, or appropriate to a villain
very bad or disagreeablea villainous climate
Derived forms of villainous
villainously, adverbvillainousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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