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- [lahy-buh-luh s]
- /ˈlaɪ bə ləs/
- /ˈlaɪ.bə.ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahy-buh-luh s]
- /ˈlaɪ bə ləs/
Definitions of libellous word
- adjective libellous containing, constituting, or involving a libel; maliciously defamatory. 1
- noun libellous (British) alternative spelling of libelous. 1
- adjective libellous If a statement in a book, newspaper, or magazine is libellous, it wrongly accuses someone of something, and is therefore against the law. 0
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Origin of libellous
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1610-20; libel + -ous
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Parts of speech for Libellous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
libellous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
libellous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for libellous
adjective libellous
- defamatory — Speech or writing that is defamatory is likely to damage someone's good reputation by saying something bad and untrue about them.
- slanderous — defamation; calumny: rumors full of slander.
- unfounded — without foundation; not based on fact, realistic considerations, or the like: unfounded suspicions.
- derogatory — If you make a derogatory remark or comment about someone or something, you express your low opinion of them.
- aspersive — to attack with false, malicious, and damaging charges or insinuations; slander.
Antonyms for libellous
adjective libellous
- admiring — An admiring expression shows that you like or respect someone or something.
- complimentary — If you are complimentary about something, you express admiration for it.
- praising — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
Top questions with libellous
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