misdemeanorous

misdemeanorous

English

Etymology

From misdemeanor +‎ -ous.

Adjective

misdemeanorous (comparative more misdemeanorous, superlative most misdemeanorous)

1. Of, relating to, being, or having the quality of a misdemeanor.
   • 1860, The Colonial Records of North Carolina, Volume 9, page 338:

     where they have been indicted for Trespasses and other misdemeanorous offences not of sufficient dignity to bring the Offenders under the Royal Pleasure.

   • 2008, Paris Hilton, Acting Like Herself Again In 'The Hottie' Washington Post

     We've seen the Paris of the reality show and a jillion paparazzi snaps, both glamorous and misdemeanorous.

   • January 2016, Misdemeanorous Adventures of Kay & Caroline SnoodFire

Alternative forms

• misdemeanourous

See also

• misdemean
• misdemeanorize
• misdemeanorization