What does villainously mean?
Villainously means In a villainous manner; in the manner of a villain; evilly..
Villainously
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
In a villainous manner; in the manner of a villain; evilly..
Definitions by Sense
- In a villainous manner; in the manner of a villain; evilly.
- Dreadfully; awfully.
Example Sentences
I am now at liberty to confess, that much which I have heard objected to my late friend’s writings was well-founded. Crude they are, I grant you—a sort of unlicked, incondite things—villainously pranked in an affected array of antique modes and phrases.
“You're singing villainously out of tune, Kurrell,” said the Major, truthfully. “Pass me that banjo.”
Synonyms for villainously
Antonyms for villainously
Related Words
Word Forms
- more villainously
- most villainously
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for villainously?
Common synonyms include villainly.
What is the opposite of villainously?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use villainously in a sentence?
I am now at liberty to confess, that much which I have heard objected to my late friend’s writings was well-founded. Crude they are, I grant you—a sort of unlicked, incondite things—villainously pranked in an affected array of antique modes and phrases.
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