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English

Etymology

From Latin nefārius < ne- (“‘not’”) + fari (“‘to speak’”) "Unspeakable"

Pronunciation

ne*fa"ri*ous

Adjective

nefarious (comparative more nefarious, superlative most nefarious)

Positive nefarious

Comparative more nefarious

Superlative most nefarious
  1. infamous for being wicked
    The nefarious wizard was known for burning people alive for his secret rituals.

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