Definition of LARCENOUS

larcenous

Noun

  • having a disposition to steal

Adj

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

Examples

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

Origin / Etymology

From larceny + -ous.

Synonyms

thievishness

Scrabble Score: 11

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

Words With Friends Score: 15

larcenous is a valid Words With Friends word