villainous

Example Sentences

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Though the web series centres around women, Shah says they took care to ensure men in Chiraiya are not frothing-at-the-mouth villainous caricatures.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

But in her way are Amy Madigan for her wacky villainous turn in "Weapons" and Ariana Grande for her portrayal of Glinda in the blockbuster "Wicked: For Good."

From Barron's • Jan. 11, 2026

Once again, a boy from here teams up with a girl from there to defeat a villainous schemer bent on cruel domination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

That mentality applies even to the most peculiar entries in his body of work, like “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” in which he voiced the villainous Wolf.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

When I get to English class, Mr. Wise gives us a villainous smile that can only mean he’s finished grading our short essay quizzes on Thoreau.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli