Deceitfully: meaning, definitions and examples

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deceitfully

[ dɪˈsiːtfəli ]

^{Context #1}

in a deceptive manner

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

Synonyms

deceptively, dishonestly, fraudulently

Examples of usage

He smiled deceitfully as he lied to her face.
She acted deceitfully in order to get what she wanted.

^{Context #2}

in a cunning way

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

Synonyms

craftily, cunningly, slyly

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

Word origin

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.