adj
felonious
fə-lō'nē-əs
Felonious (adj) means relating to or having the character of a felony; done with criminal intent. Example: “He was charged with felonious assault.”
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Relating to or having the character of a felony; done with criminal intent.
"The defendant must show that any bail money he hopes to post did not come from the felonious means."
"He was charged with felonious assault."
How to use felonious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe adjective form of "felony" — describing acts serious and criminal enough to count as one.
When to use it
Mostly a legal/formal term; rarely used outside charge sheets and court reporting.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more felonious
- Superlative
- most felonious
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English *felonious (a form implied by feloniously; compare felonous); equivalent to felony plus -ous.
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What does “felonious” mean?
The word “felonious” means relating to or having the character of a felony; done with criminal intent. In plain terms, the adjective form of "felony" — describing acts serious and criminal enough to count as one.
How do you pronounce “felonious”?
“Felonious” is pronounced fə-lō'nē-əs.
How do you use “felonious” in a sentence?
Here is “felonious” used in a sentence: “He was charged with felonious assault.”
What part of speech is “felonious”?
“Felonious” is an adjective.
