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villainous

UK/'vilәnәs/US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Characteristic of a villain; extremely wicked or evil in behaviour.

邪恶的,恶棍般的,罪恶的

Root Breakdown

Native English
villainousother
=villainous

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The villainous character plotted to destroy the kingdom's peace.

  • 2.

    His villainous schemes were eventually uncovered by the detective.

  • 3.

    The novel depicts a villainous antagonist with complex motivations.

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