Felonious
/fəˈləʊniəs/adjective
Related to or involved in a serious crime.
He was convicted of a felonious act.
Often appears as...
- felonious act
- felonious behavior
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Serious Crimes
Use 'felonious' for grave offenses, not minor violations like traffic tickets.
The felonious act involved a bank heist.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Context
'Felonious' is mainly used within legal discussions or reports of criminal activities.
The defendant's felonious conduct is detailed in the case file.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
'Felonious' is formal; in casual talk, 'criminal' or 'illegal' might be more common.
The news covered the felonious acts of the public figure.
Compare with
corruptcriminaldeceptivedishonestillegalimmorallawfulwicked
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