Villainy

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪləni/

Definitions of villainy

noun a noun referring to wicked or criminal behavior

Example Sentences

A1 The cartoon villainy always gets defeated in the end.

A2 The movie's plot revolves around the villainy of the main character.

B1 The novel delves into the depths of human villainy and corruption.

B2 The politician's villainy was exposed by the investigative journalists.

C1 The play explores the complex motivations behind the villainy of the antagonist.

C2 The author's portrayal of villainy in his latest novel is both chilling and thought-provoking.

Examples of villainy in a Sentence

formal The novel's plot revolves around the villainy of the main antagonist.

informal I can't believe the villainy of that character in the movie!

slang The villainy of that guy is off the charts, man.

figurative The villainy of gossip can destroy relationships just like any other evil force.

Grammatical Forms of villainy

• past tense: villainied
• plural: villainies
• comparative: more villainous
• superlative: most villainous
• present tense: villainies
• future tense: will villainy
• perfect tense: have villainied
• continuous tense: is villainying
• singular: villainy
• positive degree: villainy
• infinitive: to villainy
• gerund: villainying
• participle: villainied

Origin and Evolution of villainy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'villainy' originated from the Old French word 'vilainie' which meant 'peasant, serf, or commoner'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'villainy' shifted from referring to peasants or commoners to describing wicked or criminal behavior, particularly in literature and storytelling.