villenous

Meanings

• adjective

  Despicable or wicked.

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Variants

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villainous , villainously , villainousness , villainousnesses

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'villain' or 'rustic', it came to mean 'despicable' or 'wicked' in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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

2. In Shakespeare's play 'Othello', the villain Iago is described as 'villenous'.

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Related Concepts

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1. villain: A person who is wicked or criminal.

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Culture

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In literature, 'villenous' is often used to describe the actions or nature of a villain or antagonist. It can also be used figuratively to describe someone who behaves in a despicable or wicked manner.

How to Memorize "villenous"

1. mnemonics
   

   - Think of someone who is truly 'villenous' - despicable or wicked in nature.

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