1adjective
(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
01 Word definition
libellous
9 letters · 4 vowels · 5 consonants
Is LIBELLOUS a word?
Yes. LIBELLOUS is a 9-letter adjective. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
L-I-B-E-L-L-O-U-SHow do you spell LIBELLOUS?
LIBELLOUS contains 9 letters, begins with L, and ends with S.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗calumniatorycalumniousdefamatorydenigrativedenigratingdenigratory
02 Letter breakdown
How is LIBELLOUS spelled?
L1I2B3E4L5L6O7U8S9
03 Word-game status
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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About LIBELLOUS.
How do you spell LIBELLOUS?
LIBELLOUS is spelled L-I-B-E-L-L-O-U-S. It contains 9 letters.