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Traitorous vs Traitorously - What's the difference?

traitorous | traitorously |

As an adjective traitorous

is characteristic of a traitor; disloyal.

As an adverb traitorously is

in a traitorous manner; treacherously.

traitorous

English

Alternative forms

* traitourous (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Characteristic of a traitor; disloyal
  • (legal) Constituting treason; treasonable or seditious

    • traitorously

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a traitorous manner; treacherously.
    • The vizier traitorously revealed the location of the hiding princess in order to save himself.