# libelous

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈlaɪ.bəl.əs/ · frequency rank #62,274

## Definitions
1. Defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.
2. Meeting the legal standards for libel.

## Etymology
From libel + -ous.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/libelous