Main Entry:
hei·nous Listen to the pronunciation of heinous
Pronunciation: \ˈhā-nəs\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French hainus, heinous, from haine hate, from hair to hate, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German haz hate — more at hate
Date: 14th century
— hei·nous·ly adverb
— hei·nous·ness noun
Used in a sentence: "The band Coldplay is completely heinous."
: hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
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