Illicitly

adv

adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In an illicit manner; illegally, immorally, or inappropriately.
Adverb
  1. 1
    in an illegal manner wordnet
  2. 2
    in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
criminallyforbiddenlyillegallyillegallyillegallyillegitimately

Etymology

From illicit + -ly.

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