adj ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   having a disposition to steal wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Given to larceny, tending to thievery.
2. 2
   Resembling theft, often applied to legal actions that seem unfair.

   "These late fees are larcenous. I should have read the fine print before signing."

Synonyms

All synonyms

fraudulentlarceniouslawlesspredatorythievingthievishness

Example

More examples

"These late fees are larcenous. I should have read the fine print before signing."

Etymology

From larceny + -ous.

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