Definitions of criminal:
- noun: someone who has committed (or been legally convicted of) a crime
- adjective: guilty of crime or serious offense
Example: "Criminal in the sight of God and man"
- adjective: involving or being or having the nature of a crime
Example: "A criminal offense"
- adjective: relating to crime or its punishment
Example: "Criminal court"
- adjective: bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
Example: "A criminal waste of talent"