feloniously

fe·lo·ni·ous

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fuh-loh-nee-uh s]
- /fəˈloʊ ni əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fuh-loh-nee-uh s]
- /fəˈloʊ ni əs/

Definitions of feloniously word

adjective feloniously Law. pertaining to, of the nature of, or involving a felony: felonious homicide; felonious intent. 1
adjective feloniously wicked; base; villainous. 1
noun feloniously In a felonious manner; in a manner that constitutes a felony. 1

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Origin of feloniously

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; felony + -ous; replacing late Middle English felonous < Anglo-French, Old French

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Parts of speech for Feloniously

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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feloniously popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for feloniously

adverb feloniously

criminally — In a criminal manner.

Just one Synonym for feloniously