The Collaborative International Dictionary
Slanderous \Slan"der*ous\, a.
Given or disposed to slander; uttering slander. ``Slanderous tongue.''
--Shak.Embodying or containing slander; calumnious; as, slanderous words, speeches, or reports. [1913 Webster] -- Slan"der*ous*ly, adv. -- Slan"der*ous*ness, n.
Wiktionary
adv. In a slanderous manner; in a manner that causes slander; in a false and defamatory way.
WordNet
adv. in a false and slanderous and defamatory manner; with slander or calumny [syn: calumniously]
Usage examples of "slanderously".
One excellent and copious Oration, containing all the grace and vertue of the art Oratory, where he cleareth himself of the crime of art Magick, which was slanderously objected against him by his Adversaries, wherein is contained such force of eloquence and doctrine, as he seemeth to passe and excell himselfe.