3syllables
libellous
Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.
libellous is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, libellous is hyphenated as:
Definitions oflibellous
1adjective
- Defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.
Example: "The accusation was libelous, full of falsehoods, spite and malice."
- Meeting the legal standards for libel.
Example: "The court found the statement was not libelous because it was true."
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.