facinorous

/fæsɪˈnɔːrəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

shamefully wicked or evil in a playful or whimsical manner

“The mischievous child was described as facinorous by the teacher.”

2. noun

a wicked or mischievous person

“The neighborhood was notorious for its facinorous characters.”

Synonyms

  • malevolent
  • mischievous
  • wicked

Antonyms

  • good-natured
  • innocent