Difference between revisions of "Nefarious"
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Latest revision as of 20:00, 19 January 2010
Etymology
From L. nefārius "abominable" or Latin nefarius, from nefas crime, from ne- not + fas right, divine law; perhaps akin to Greek themis law, tithenai to place
- Date: circa 1609
Pronunciation
- ne*fa"ri*ous
- \ni-ˈfer-ē-əs\
Adjective
- infamous for being wicked
- The nefarious wizard was known for burning people alive for his secret rituals.
- flagrantly wicked or impious : evil
Synonyms
- evil
- vicious
- wicked