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hei·nous
\ˈhānəs sometimes ˈhēn- or ˈhīn-\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English heynous, from Middle French haineus hateful, from haine hate (from hair to hate, of Germanic origin; akin to Old Saxon haton to hate) + -eus -ous — more at hate
: hatefully or shockingly evil : grossly bad : enormously and flagrantly criminal : abominable, execrable
< heinous offenses >
< a heinous act of treason >
< a heinous accusation >
< proposals of the most heinous nature — Elinor Wylie >
Synonyms: see outrageous |