English adverb: illegitimately | |||
1. | illegitimately in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom | ||
Samples | He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold. | ||
Synonyms | illicitly | ||
Antonyms | lawfully, legitimately, licitly | ||
2. | illegitimately of biological parents not married to each other | ||
Samples | This child was born illegitimately. | ||
Synonyms | out of wedlock | ||
Antonyms | legitimately | ||