villainous
Example Sentences
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He was mindful not to tip into villainous theatrics during layered interactions opposite Danes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
“She’s such a delicious character because she’s so villainous, but she’s also desperate and insecure and trying to survive,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
The British actor played the villainous role in the original movie franchise from 2005 to 2011.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
They moved on to the titular boxer in "Creed," tormented by his father's legacy, and the villainous Killmonger of "Black Panther," traumatized by being an orphan in a racist world.
From Barron's ● Mar. 16, 2026
I slapped the out of order sign on the neighboring Galaga cabinet and looked at the start-up screen, which was listing off the game’s villainous ghosts: Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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