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bastardly

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective bastardly has 1 sense
  1. bastard, bastardly, misbegot, misbegotten, spurious - born out of wedlock; "the dominions of both rulers passed away to their spurious or doubtful offspring"- E.A.Freeman
    Antonym: legitimate (indirect, via illegitimate)

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Bastardly

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Characteristic of a bastard; showing traits typically associated with illegitimate birth, such as deceit, malice, or selfishness.

Sense 1: Popular

Usage: This term is commonly used to describe someone's behavior or actions.

Example: His bastardly behavior towards his friends cost him their trust.

Sense 2: Local

Usage: This term is used in specific regions to describe something or someone as unpleasant or wicked.

Example: The town's folk were scared of the old man living in the run-down house, believing he had some sort of bastardly powers.

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