villainous
adjective/ˈvɪlənəs/
Frequency rank: #15,224 most common English word
Meaning
Having the qualities of a villain; wicked or evil in character.
Example sentence
The story's hero finally defeated the villainous mastermind who had terrorized the city for years.
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