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Heinously: meaning, definitions and examples

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heinously

 

[ หˆheษชnษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

moral judgment

The term 'heinously' is used to describe actions or behavior that are shockingly evil or wicked. It emphasizes the severity and moral reprehensibility of an act, often in legal or social contexts. Heinous acts are typically associated with crimes that provoke outrage and horror in society. This word underscores the extreme nature of wrongdoing.

Synonyms

appallingly, atrociously, shockingly, wickedly

Examples of usage

  • Heinously cruel actions were reported in the news.
  • The defendant was charged with a heinously violent crime.
  • Many viewed the decision as heinously unjust.
  • The heinously deceptive scheme affected thousands.

Translations

Translations of the word "heinously" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de forma hedionda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅƒเคฃเคฟเคค เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abscheulich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan keji

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะณะธะดะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ haniebnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‡„ๆƒจใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท d'une maniรจre odieuse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de manera atroz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aฤŸฤฑr bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทน์•…ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุจุดุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hnusnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hanebne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏๆ†Žๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grozljivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hryllilega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑะผะดั‹า› ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒจแƒ˜แƒœแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸiddษ™tli ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de manera horrible

Etymology

The word 'heinously' is derived from the adjective 'heinous', which originates from the Old French term 'heinous', meaning 'odious, hateful', itself deriving from 'haรฏr', meaning 'to hate'. The term gained prominence in English around the late 15th century to describe acts that were morally reprehensible and deserving of strong condemnation. The suffix '-ly' was added to form the adverbial form, indicating the manner in which something is done, particularly with reference to actions deemed to be shockingly evil. Over the centuries, 'heinously' has been utilized in various legal and moral discussions, often highlighting the severity of criminal acts and the profound impact such actions have on society. In contemporary usage, it is frequently encountered in discussions of crime, ethics, and societal norms, where the focus is on the moral implications of actions that cause widespread outrage.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,948, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.