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- [hey-nuh s]
- /ˈheɪ nəs/
- /ˈheiː.nəs/
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- [hey-nuh s]
- /ˈheɪ nəs/
Definitions of heinous word
- adjective heinous hateful; odious; abominable; totally reprehensible: a heinous offense. 1
- noun heinous (of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked. 1
- adjective heinous hateful, evil 1
- adjective heinous If you describe something such as a crime as heinous, you mean that it is extremely evil or horrible. 0
- adjective heinous evil; atrocious 0
- adjective heinous outrageously evil or wicked; abominable 0
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Origin of heinous
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English heynous < Middle French haineus, equivalent to haine hatred (derivative of haïr to hate < Germanic) + -eus -ous
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Parts of speech for Heinous
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heinous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for heinous
adj heinous
- outrageous — of the nature of or involving gross injury or wrong: an outrageous slander.
- atrocious — If you describe something as atrocious, you are emphasizing that its quality is very bad.
- scandalous — disgraceful; shameful or shocking; improper: scandalous behavior in public.
- flagrant — shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious; glaring: a flagrant error.
- vicious — addicted to or characterized by vice; grossly immoral; depraved; profligate: a vicious life.
adjective heinous
- monstrous — frightful or hideous, especially in appearance; extremely ugly.
- terrible — distressing; severe: a terrible winter.
- dreadful — causing great dread, fear, or terror; terrible: a dreadful storm.
- wicked — evil or morally bad in principle or practice; sinful; iniquitous: wicked people; wicked habits.
- evil — Profoundly immoral and malevolent.
Antonyms for heinous
adj heinous
- delightful — If you describe something or someone as delightful, you mean they are very pleasant.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- wonderful — excellent; great; marvelous: We all had a wonderful weekend.
- moral — of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes.
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
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