nefariously
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a wicked, villainous, or extremely evil manner: Describes an action done with great immorality or criminal intent.
- To a profoundly evil degree: Indicates the extreme extent of something's wickedness.
Usage and Examples
- Adverb:
- The dictator nefariously ordered the suppression of all dissent. (He gave the order in a profoundly wicked and criminal way.)
- The company was accused of nefariously dumping toxic waste into the river. (The dumping was done with deliberate and evil intent.)
- He acted nefariously to undermine his rivals. (His actions were villainous and morally corrupt.)
Advanced Usage
- "To plot nefariously": To scheme or plan in a deeply evil and underhanded way.
- The group plotted nefariously to overthrow the government.
- "Nefariously obtained": Acquired through wicked or criminal means.
- The funds were nefariously obtained through fraud.
Variants and Related Words
- Nefarious (adjective): Wicked, villainous.
- He was known for his nefarious schemes.
- Nefariousness (noun): The quality of being nefarious.
- The nefariousness of the crime shocked the community.
Synonyms
- Wickedly: In an evil or morally wrong manner.
- Villainously: In the manner of a villain; with criminal intent.
- Heinously: In a utterly odious or wicked way.
Antonyms
- Virtuously: In a morally excellent manner.
- Honorably: In a way that deserves respect and adheres to principles.
- Righteously: In a morally right or justifiable manner.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "To be nefariously involved": To be implicated or participating in something wicked.
- Several officials were found to be nefariously involved in the corruption scandal.
- "A nefariously clever plan": A scheme that is both wicked and ingeniously crafted.
- The thief devised a nefariously clever plan to steal the jewels.
Adverb
- in a nefarious manner or to a nefarious degree
- nefariously involved in a conspiracy