flagitious — extremely wicked or villainous; heinously criminal
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely wicked or villainous; heinously criminal
Pronunciation (IPA): /fləˈdʒɪʃəs/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's flagitious embezzlement scheme made even seasoned lawyers gasp in disbelief.
- His flagitious plan to steal candy from babies was so evil that even cartoon villains would disapprove.
- The novel's protagonist committed flagitious acts that made readers question their sympathy for the character.
flagitious
ADJECTIVE[/fləˈdʒɪʃəs/]
extremely wicked or villainous; heinously criminal
The flagitious pirate captain laughed as he set fire to the innocent village.
His flagitious schemes seemed ambitious, but made everyone suspicious!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Flagitious derives from Latin flagitiosus, an adjective formed from flagitium (shameful act, crime). The noun flagitium is connected to flagitare (to demand, to reproach), originally referring to acts so heinous they demand punishment and public condemnation.
Breakdown
Latin flagitium (disgraceful deed) + -osus (full of, characterized by) = flagitiosus, meaning 'full of shame or infamy.' The root flagitium itself relates to flagitare (to accuse, demand justice), reflecting the notion of conduct worthy of accusation.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's flagitious embezzlement scheme made even seasoned lawyers gasp in disbelief.”
“His flagitious plan to steal candy from babies was so evil that even cartoon villains would disapprove.”
“The novel's protagonist committed flagitious acts that made readers question their sympathy for the character.”
“The professor called missing the final exam without notice a 'flagitious betrayal of academic trust.'”
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