— villainously , adv. — villainousness , n.
/vil"euh neuhs/ , adj.
1. having a cruel, wicked, malicious nature or character.
2. of, pertaining to, or befitting a villain: villainous treachery.
3. outrageously base, wicked, or vile: a villainous attack on his character.
4. very objectionable or unpleasant; bad; wretched: a villainous storm.
[ 1300-50; ME; see VILLAIN, -OUS ]