Felonious Definition And Meaning

The meaning of FELONIOUS is very evil : villainous. How to use felonious in a sentence.

FELONIOUS definition: pertaining to, of the nature of, or involving a felony. See examples of felonious used in a sentence.

FELONIOUS meaning: 1. relating to a felony (= a serious crime that can be punished by one or more years in prison…. Learn more.

Definition of 'felonious' felonious in British English (fɪˈləʊnɪəs ) adjective 1. criminal law

1. pertaining to or involving a felony: felonious assult. 2. Archaic. wicked; base; villainous.

Definition of felonious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 14, 2025 · felonious (comparative more felonious, superlative most felonious) Of, relating to, being, or having the quality of felony. quotations

The term felonious is used to classify how certain conduct or intent relates to or qualifies as a felony crime. It is descriptive of the grade of the offense, rather than a distinct element of a crime.

felonious, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Synonyms for FELONIOUS: criminal, unlawful, illegal, illicit, wrongful, unauthorized, illegitimate, forbidden; Antonyms of FELONIOUS: legal, lawful, legitimate, ethical, good, virtuous, righteous, right