Deceitfully: meaning, definitions and examples

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deceitfully

[ dɪˈsiːtfəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a deceptive manner

In a dishonest or misleading way, with the intention to deceive.

Synonyms

deceptively, dishonestly, fraudulently.

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Word Description / Examples
deceitfully

Used to describe actions done with the intention to mislead or trick someone. Usually implies a plan to deceive others.

  • He acted deceitfully by changing the documents without anyone knowing
dishonestly

Describes actions lacking honesty, integrity, or fairness. Implies a moral failing.

  • She acted dishonestly by lying about her qualifications
fraudulently

Used in legal or financial contexts to describe actions intended to cheat or defraud someone.

  • He was charged with fraudulently obtaining loans
deceptively

Used to describe something that appears different from what it actually is. Often describes appearances that can mislead.

  • The room looked deceptively large in the photos

Examples of usage

  • He smiled deceitfully as he lied to her face.
  • She acted deceitfully in order to get what she wanted.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a cunning way

In a sly or crafty manner, often to achieve a specific goal.

Synonyms

craftily, cunningly, slyly.

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Word Description / Examples
deceitfully

This word is used to describe actions that involve deliberate lying or cheating, and it carries a negative connotation.

slyly

Use this when referring to someone who behaves in a clever but secretive way, often hinting at something mischievous.

craftily

Use this when describing someone who uses clever and sometimes sneaky methods to achieve something, usually without directly lying.

cunningly

This word is appropriate when referring to someone who uses intelligence and skill in a way that is often tricky or deceitful.

Examples of usage

  • The fox moved deceitfully through the undergrowth, stalking its prey.
  • She planned deceitfully to outsmart her opponents.

Translations

Translations of the word "deceitfully" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganosamente

🇮🇳 धोखे से

🇩🇪 betrügerisch

🇮🇩 dengan menipu

🇺🇦 обманливо

🇵🇱 podstępnie

🇯🇵 詐欺的に

🇫🇷 trompeusement

🇪🇸 engañosamente

🇹🇷 aldatıcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 사기적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل مخادع

🇨🇿 podvodně

🇸🇰 klamlivo

🇨🇳 欺骗地

🇸🇮 prevarantsko

🇮🇸 svikullega

🇰🇿 алдап

🇬🇪 მოტყუებით

🇦🇿 aldadıcı şəkildə

🇲🇽 engañosamente

Etymology

The word 'deceitfully' is derived from the Middle English word 'deceiteful', which comes from the Old French 'deceit', meaning 'deception'. The root of the word can be traced back to the Latin 'decipere', which means 'to deceive'. The concept of deceit has been present throughout human history, with various cultures and societies recognizing the act of deception as a means to achieve personal gain or advantage.

See also: deceitfulness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,400 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.