Illicit: meaning, definitions and examples

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illicit

 

[ ษชหˆlษชsษชt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

illegal activity

Not allowed by law, rules, or custom.

Synonyms

forbidden, illegal, prohibited, unlawful

Examples of usage

  • His illicit drug trade was eventually shut down by the authorities.
  • She was involved in illicit activities that landed her in jail.
  • The company was fined for its illicit business practices.
  • Illicit substances are often sold on the black market.
  • Engaging in illicit behavior can have serious consequences.
Context #2 | Adjective

relationship

Involving secret sexual relationships or affairs.

Synonyms

clandestine, covert, hidden, secret

Examples of usage

  • They had an illicit affair that caused a scandal.
  • The novel explores the theme of illicit love.
  • She was caught in an illicit relationship with her boss.
  • Engaging in illicit affairs can lead to emotional turmoil.
  • The movie depicted the consequences of illicit relationships.

Translations

Translations of the word "illicit" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ilรญcito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเฅˆเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช illegal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terlarang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทะฐะบะพะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nielegalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้•ๆณ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท illicite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ilรญcito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yasadฤฑลŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ๋ฒ•์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู‚ุงู†ูˆู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nezรกkonnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nezรกkonnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้žๆณ•็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nezakonit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณlรถglegt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะฐาฃัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ™แƒแƒœแƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qanunsuz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ilรญcito

Etymology

The word 'illicit' originated from the Latin word 'illicitus', which means not allowed. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over the years, 'illicit' has been used to describe activities or relationships that are forbidden by law or morality. The concept of 'illicit' behavior has been a subject of interest in literature, film, and societal discussions, reflecting the complex nature of human interactions and societal norms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,878, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.