Word: libelous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: li
bel
ous
Definition: defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.
Morphemes:
Affix: libel
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To defame someone, especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: liber
Language: la
Decoded: liber
Meaning: book
Affix: -lus
Language: la
Decoded: -lus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive of a noun, indicating small size or youth.
Affix: -ous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or presence of a quality in any degree, commonly in abundance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ōsus
Language: la
Decoded: -osus
Meaning: full, full of