theftuous
theftuous · more theftuous · most theftuous
Of the nature of theftOf the nature of theft; thievish.
Meaning
1 sensesOf the nature of theft; thievish.
Origin
From earlier thiefteous, thiftwis, from Middle English *theftwis, equivalent to theft + -uFrom earlier thiefteous, thiftwis, from Middle English *theftwis, equivalent to theft + -uous. Compare righteous.
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Forms
more theftuous, most theftuous| Comparative | more theftuous Lesson |
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| Superlative | most theftuous Lesson |
regular
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedtheftuously
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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