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calumniously

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In the manner of a falsification intended to discredit another.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a false and slanderous and defamatory manner; with slander or calumny

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: slanderously

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English calumnious Middle English -ly English -ly English calumniously From calumnious + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: calumniosament — in the manner of a falsification intended to discredit another
  • Finnish: herjaavasti — in the manner of a falsification intended to discredit another
  • French: calomnieusement — in the manner of a falsification intended to discredit another