Villainous

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪlənəs/

Definitions of villainous

adjective describing someone or something that is wicked, evil, or malicious

Example Sentences

A1 The villainous character in the story was always causing trouble.

A2 The movie had a villainous plot that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

B1 The villainous actions of the antagonist made it difficult for the protagonist to succeed.

B2 The novel's villainous mastermind was finally defeated in the thrilling conclusion.

C1 The villainous deeds of the criminal organization were finally exposed by the undercover detective.

C2 The actor's portrayal of the villainous character was so convincing that it earned him an award nomination.

Examples of villainous in a Sentence

formal The villainous character in the play was portrayed as cunning and ruthless.

informal That villainous guy in the movie was so evil, I couldn't stand him!

slang I can't believe how villainous that dude was, he was straight up shady.

figurative Her smile was villainous, hiding a devious plan behind it.

Grammatical Forms of villainous

• past tense: villainous
• plural: villainous
• comparative: more villainous
• superlative: most villainous
• present tense: villainous
• future tense: will be villainous
• perfect tense: have been villainous
• continuous tense: is being villainous
• singular: villainous
• positive degree: villainous
• infinitive: to be villainous
• gerund: villainously
• participle: villainous

Origin and Evolution of villainous

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'villainous' originated from the Middle English word 'vilainous' which came from the Old French word 'vilain' meaning a villain or scoundrel.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'villainous' has evolved to encompass a broader range of negative characteristics beyond just being a villain or scoundrel, such as being deceitful, wicked, or morally corrupt.