Felonious — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /fə-ˈlō-nē-əs/ fe·lo·ni·ous

Meaning & Definition of Felonious

Felonious (adjective)

  1. very evil, villainous
  2. of, relating to, or having the nature of a felony

Felonious (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. contrary to or forbidden by law

    "the commission found that while the senator's actions were ethically questionable, they were not felonious"

    similar: criminal, illegal, illegitimate, illicit, lawless, unlawful, wrongful
    related: bad, evil, immoral, shameful, sinful, unethical, wicked, wrong, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible, banned, barred, contraband, criminalized, disallowed, discouraged, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed, adulterine, bootleg, unauthorized, unlicensed, unsanctioned, under-the-counter, under-the-table, corrupt, unprincipled, unscrupulous, villainous
    opposite: lawful, legal, legitimate
    near: ethical, good, just, principled, right, righteous, virtuous, allowed, permitted, authorized, licensed, approved, endorsed, sanctioned, abetted, encouraged, promoted, suggested, supported, correct, decent, decorous, proper, seemly

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Felonious

The most common words with a similar meaning to Felonious:

criminal, illegal, illegitimate, illicit, lawless, unlawful, wrongful

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Felonious

Words with the opposite meaning of Felonious:

lawful, legal, legitimate

Related Words for Felonious

bad, evil, immoral, shameful, sinful, unethical, wicked, wrong, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible, banned, barred, contraband, criminalized, disallowed, discouraged, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed, adulterine, bootleg, unauthorized, unlicensed, unsanctioned, under-the-counter, under-the-table

Near Antonyms of Felonious

ethical, good, just, principled, right, righteous, virtuous, allowed, permitted, authorized, licensed, approved, endorsed, sanctioned, abetted, encouraged, promoted, suggested, supported, correct, decent, decorous, proper, seemly

Word Forms of Felonious

Derived words: feloniously (adverb), feloniousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Felonious

First known use: 1567

Frequently Asked Questions about Felonious

What does "Felonious" mean?

"Felonious" means very evil, villainous. As an adjective, it is defined as: very evil, villainous.

What is another word for "Felonious"?

Other words for "Felonious" include criminal, illegal, illegitimate, illicit, lawless, unlawful and wrongful. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Felonious" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Felonious"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Felonious". Common alternatives include criminal, illegal, illegitimate, illicit, lawless, unlawful and wrongful.

What is the opposite of "Felonious"?

Antonyms of "Felonious" include lawful, legal and legitimate. Near antonyms include ethical, good, just and principled.

How do you use "Felonious" in a sentence?

Examples of "Felonious" in a sentence: "the commission found that while the senator's actions were ethically questionable, they were not felonious".

Is "Felonious" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Felonious" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Felonious"?

"Felonious" is pronounced /fə-ˈlō-nē-əs/ and divided into syllables as fe·lo·ni·ous.

What is the origin of the word "Felonious"?

First known use: 1567.