heinous meaning

UK /ˈhiːnəs/ US /ˈheɪnəs/ 2 syllables

heinous (adjective): extremely wicked, deeply criminal.

Definition of heinous

  1. extremely wicked, deeply criminal
    • a flagitious crime
    • heinous accusations

    Synonyms: flagitious

    Similar: wicked

    Related forms: heinousness

How to pronounce heinous

heinous is pronounced /ˈhiːnəs/ in British English and /ˈheɪnəs/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with heinous

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