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Definition of feloniously
feloniously
/fəˈloʊ.ni.əs.li/
fe · lo · ni · ous · ly
Adjective:felonious
feloniously Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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• adverb
1
In a manner that involves or constitutes a felony; with criminal intent to commit a serious offense.
Example
"The indictment alleged that the defendants had knowingly and feloniously conspired to defraud the state treasury."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English from 'felonious' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Old French 'felon', meaning an evil-doer or traitor.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Feloniously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/feloniously