burglarious

adjective

bur·​glar·​i·​ous ¦bər-¦gler-ē-əs 

1

: of, involving, or resembling burglary

a burglarious entry

no adequate notification was given to the Indians of this burglarious measure

—H. L. Ickes

2

: of or suitable for the use of a burglar

burglarious tools

burglariously adverb

Word History

Etymology

burglary + -ous

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