Definition of LIBELOUS

libelous

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

Adj

  • Defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.
  • Meeting the legal standards for libel.

Origin / Etymology

From libel + -ous.

Scrabble Score: 10

libelous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
libelous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
libelous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

libelous is a valid Words With Friends word