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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

flagitious Related Forms
fla·gi′·tiously adverb fla·gi′·tious·ness noun

Browse dictionary entries near flagitious

  1. ‹ flagging
  2. ‹ flageolet
  3. ‹ flagellum
  4. ‹ flagellin
  5. ‹ flagelliform
  6. ‹ flagellation
  7. ‹ flagellate
  8. ‹ flagellant
  9. ‹ flag-waving
  10. ‹ flag stop
  1. flagman ›
  2. flagon ›
  3. flagpole ›
  4. flagrancy ›
  5. flagrant ›
  6. flagrante delicto ›
  7. flagship ›
  8. Flagstad ›
  9. flagstaff ›
  10. flagstick ›