adj.
Pronunciation: -l ə -n ə s
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
1 a : befitting a villain (as in evil or depraved character) <a villainous attack> b : being or having the character of a villain : DEPRAVED <the villainous foe>
2 : highly objectionable : WRETCHED
synonyms see VICIOUS
– vil · lain · ous · ly adverb
– vil · lain · ous · ness noun