Synonyms of felonious

felonious

adjective

fə-ˈlō-nē-əs 

as in criminal

contrary to or forbidden by law

the commission found that while the senator's actions were ethically questionable, they were not felonious

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criminal
• unlawful
• illegal
• illicit
• wrongful
• unauthorized
• illegitimate
• forbidden
• lawless
• prohibited
• immoral
• sinful
• evil
• shameful
• unethical
• criminalized
• wicked
• wrong
• reprehensible
• bad
• unlicensed
• unscrupulous
• unsanctioned
• proscribed
• corrupt
• blameworthy
• villainous
• censurable
• barred
• contraband
• unprincipled
• outlawed
• under-the-table
• discouraged
• blamable
• disallowed
• interdicted
• under-the-counter
• adulterine
• banned
• bootleg

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• legal
• lawful
• legitimate
• ethical
• good
• virtuous
• righteous
• right
• permitted
• principled
• just
• authorized
• licensed
• endorsed
• approved
• proper
• correct
• promoted
• supported
• decent
• sanctioned
• allowed
• suggested
• abetted
• decorous
• encouraged
• seemly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of felonious

Her husband was arrested that day and faces 10 counts of felonious criminal abuse charges. — Jane Park, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2026

Police were serving a search warrant from a felonious assault case. — Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 26 June 2026

In August 2023, Shirilla was convicted of murder, felonious assault, aggravated vehicular homicide, drug possession, and criminal tools possession (psilocybin mushrooms and a scale were found at the crime scene). — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 June 2026

The Toledo Police Department said a manhunt is underway for Ka Nye Taylor, who is wanted on 11 counts of felonious assault in connection with the June 6 shooting near the popular Old West End Festival, an annual event featuring live music, food vendors and home tours. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026