flagitious
flagitious
Definition
fla·gi·tious (flə jis̸h′əs)
adjective
shamefully wicked; vile and scandalous
Etymology: ME flagicious < L flagitiosus < flagitium, shameful act < flagitare, to demand, akin to flagrum: see flagellate
fla·gi′·tiously adverb
fla·gi′·tious·ness noun
Browse dictionary entries near flagitious
- flagging
- flageolet
- flagellum
- flagellin
- flagelliform
- flagellation
- flagellate
- flagellant
- flag-waving
- flag stop
