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adv
In an illegitimate manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: inauthentically, illegally, impermissibly, dishonestly, false, falsefully, falsely, illegitimately, insincerely, truthlessly, underhand, underhanded, underhandedly, unsincerely, untruly, untruthfully, criminally, forbiddenly, illicitly, unlawfully
Antonyms: legitimately
adverb
of biological parents not married to each other
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: out of wedlock
Antonyms: legitimately
adverb
in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: illicitly
Antonyms: legitimately
History
Etymology tree English illegitimate Middle English -ly English -ly English illegitimately From illegitimate + -ly.
