What does ill-gotten mean?
Ill-gotten means Obtained improperly or illegally..
Ill-gotten
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Obtained improperly or illegally..
Example Sentences
The sultan's men got the message: he and his successors exiled out-of-favour amirs to Jerusalem where they were expected to spend their ill-gotten wealth on sumptuous complexes that contained palaces, madrassas and tombs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ill-gotten?
Common synonyms include dirty, illegal.
What is the opposite of ill-gotten?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use ill-gotten in a sentence?
The sultan's men got the message: he and his successors exiled out-of-favour amirs to Jerusalem where they were expected to spend their ill-gotten wealth on sumptuous complexes that contained palaces, madrassas and tombs.
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