English Explanatory Dictionary

libelous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.
  2. Meeting the legal standards for libel.

Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪ.bəl.əs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-libelous.wav

Word forms

libelous more libelous most libelous libellous

Etymology

From libel + -ous.

Derived words

libelously
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