villainous

Meanings

• adjective

  wicked or evil in intention or action

  - "The villainous plan to steal the jewels was foiled by the police."
  - "The villainous pirate captain demanded a ransom from the ship's crew."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with villainous
villain , ghastly , malicious , malignant , malevolent , sinister , wicked , nefarious

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Variants

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villainous , villainously , villainousness , villainousnesses

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Etymology

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originated in Middle English from villain (evil-doer, wretch, rogue, knave, etc.)

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Trivia

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1. The word 'villainous' comes from the Old French word 'vilain', meaning 'commoner, peasant, or servant'.

2. In Shakespearean plays, the villainous character was often dressed in black clothing to distinguish them from the other characters.

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Related Concepts

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1. antagonist: A character who actively opposes or is hostile to the protagonist, often serving as the primary source of conflict in a story.

2. evil: Something that is morally wrong or sinful; wickedness or immorality.

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Culture

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In literature, the villainous character is often the antagonist, creating conflict and tension, and driving the plot forward. In art and music, the concept of the villainous can be seen in various forms, such as the depiction of evil characters in paintings and the use of ominous tones and themes in music.

How to Memorize "villainous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a sinister smile and a cape, scheming and plotting in a dimly lit room.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with images of evil characters in movies or books.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Villains are Very Intentionally Looting And Sabotaging' to remember the definition.

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