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villainous

UK
/ˈvɪl.ə.nəs/
US
/ˈvɪl.ə.nəs/

Translations

villainousadjective
more villainous
Comp.
most villainous
Super.
UK
/ˈvɪl.ə.nəs/
US
/ˈvɪl.ə.nəs/
He gave a villainous laugh as he revealed his plan.
Он злодейски рассмеялся, когда раскрыл свой план.
The villainous acts of the gang shocked the entire city.
Преступные действия банды шокировали весь город.
His villainous behavior made him unpopular among his peers.
Его подлое поведение сделало его непопулярным среди сверстников.
Synonyms
wicked
nefarious
evil
malevolent
malicious
heinous
fiendish
diabolical
sinister
atrocious
vile
despicable
abhorrent
Antonyms
virtuous
honorable
noble
righteous
villainousadverb
UK
/ˈvɪl.ə.nəs/
US
/ˈvɪl.ə.nəs/
Archaic/intensive use, still attested in literary English.

Definitions

villainousadjective
Having the qualities of a villain; wicked, evil, or criminal in nature.
The villainous character plotted to take over the kingdom.
Relating to or characteristic of a villain; extremely unpleasant or morally wrong.
He gave her a villainous glare before storming out of the room.
villainousadverb
Archaically, as an intensifier: extremely; excessively.
He was villainous drunk by midnight.
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