felonious

Meanings

• adjective

  Of or relating to a felony; criminal.

  - "The felonious actions of the thief were caught on camera."
  - "The felonious suspect was arrested at the scene."

• adjective

  Grossly wicked; atrocious.

  - "The felonious act of betrayal left the entire team devastated."
  - "The felonious behavior of the dictator led to widespread suffering."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with felonious
veneerious , leperous , nefarious

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Variants

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felonious , feloniously , feloniousness , feloniousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'felōnius', meaning 'malefactor' or 'evil-doer'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'felonious' first appeared in English literature in the 15th century.

2. The word 'felonious' is often used interchangeably with the term 'criminal', but the former is typically used to describe more serious crimes.

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Related Concepts

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1. felony: A serious crime, typically involving violence or theft.

2. malefactor: A person who commits a serious crime, especially one punishable by death or life imprisonment.

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Culture

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The term 'felonious' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict criminal activities and the consequences of such actions. It is often used to describe the most heinous and atrocious crimes, and has been a common theme in various forms of storytelling throughout history.

How to Memorize "felonious"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Felonious acts are always heinous' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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