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villainously

/ˌvɪlɪˈænəsli/ adverb · British & US

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What does villainously mean?

adverb

In a villainous manner; in a wicked or evil way.

Example

"He acted villainously, betraying his friends for personal gain."

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Words that share this root

villain villainy villainous villainess

What's another word for villainously?

wickedly malevolently cruelly evilly nefariously diabolically

What's the opposite of villainously?

virtuously heroically noblely

Rhymes with villainously

villain silicon silvan silicon