Evil and Illicit

Evil

Evil adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.

Illicit and evil are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Illicit" instead an adjective "Evil".

Nearby Word: evilly

Illicit

Illicit adjective - Contrary to or forbidden by law.
Usage example: had a long history of using illicit drugs

Evil and illicit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Evil" instead an adjective "Illicit".

Nearby Word: illicitly

Both words in one sentence

  • Horny Devils Sabine: Nale, sugar, I'm literally an evil incarnation of illicit sex, do I seem like I would get hung up on who you sleep with?
    Source: Horny Devils
  • Unholy Matrimony But she's contemptuous of her husband, and her illicit affair with Owlman (evil Batman) is closer to the trope.
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