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Definition of libelously

libelously

/ˈlaɪ.bəl.əs.li/
(UK: libellously)
li · bel · ous · ly
Adjective:libelous
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• adverb

1

American In a manner that constitutes or involves a false and malicious published statement that damages a person's reputation.

Example

"The public figure sued the tabloid after it libelously accused him of embezzling charity funds."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In strict legal contexts, "libelously" refers to false and damaging statements that are published or written, whereas "slanderously" applies to spoken defamation.

• Nearby Words

libel
libeler
libelous
libelously
liberal
liberalism
liberalist

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Libelously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/libelously
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