Libellous

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:16 pts9 letters
Definition of Libellous

adjective

  1. Defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.

    "The accusation was libelous, full of falsehoods, spite and malice."

  2. Meeting the legal standards for libel.

    "The court found the statement was not libelous because it was true."

Anagrams of Libellous

No exact anagrams found for "libellous". This word has a unique letter combination.

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Libellous"

Libellous is a 9-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Libellous" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "libellous" is a medium-scoring word.