illicit
adjectiveHow many syllables in illicit?
There are 3 syllables in the word illicit.How to pronounce illicit:
Definition of illicit:
- illicit (adjective):
- not permitted unlawful
- contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention.
Synonyms for illicit:
extracurricularforbiddencriminalimmoralillegitimateunauthorizedillegalcontrabandfeloniousprohibitedAntonyms for illicit:
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