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turpitudinous, a.|tɜːpɪˈtjuːdɪnəs|
[f. L. turpitūdin-, stem of turpitūdo turpitude n., + -ous.]
Characterized by turpitude or depravity; shameful, foul, wicked.
1935V. Sheean In Search of Hist. ii. 60 Their excellencies met in secret, negotiated in the turpitudinous but effective style known since diplomacy began. 1982Times Lit. Suppl. 16 July 775/1 It is nearly five years since we were last helped to the turpitudinous adventures of Flashman. 1988Amer. Speech LXIII. 367 They are turpitudinous dolts who befoul the language each time they use it. |