Deceitfully: meaning, definitions and examples
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deceitfully
[ dɪˈsiːtfəli ]
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.
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.