villainous
1 antonym for villainous — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Wicked, evil, or characteristic of a villain.
Antonyms
How to use villainous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a villainous plot
villainous behaviour
a villainous grin
Etymology
From Old French vileneus, from villain.
Full origin of villainous →Frequently asked questions
What does “villainous” mean?
The word “villainous” means wicked, evil, or characteristic of a villain. In plain terms, behaving like, or looking like, a villain — evil or nasty.
How do you pronounce “villainous”?
“Villainous” is pronounced VIH-luh-nuhs (/ˈvɪlənəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “villainous” in a sentence?
Here is “villainous” used in a sentence: “He gave a villainous laugh before slamming the door.”
What is another word for “villainous”?
Words with a similar meaning to “villainous” include villainly and villainy.
What part of speech is “villainous”?
“Villainous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “villainous” come from?
The word “villainous” comes from Old French. From Old French vileneus, from villain.
