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Perfidiously: meaning, definitions and examples

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perfidiously

 

[ pษ™rหˆfษชdษชษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavioral characteristic

Perfidiously describes an action that is done in a deceitful or treacherous manner. It implies a breach of trust or faithfulness, often in a way that is especially harmful or damaging to someone. This term is often used in literature and formal speech to characterize actions that betray a perceived loyalty. In essence, to act perfidiously is to behave in a way that is untrustworthy and treacherous, often leading to significant consequences.

Synonyms

disloyally, faithlessly, treacherously

Examples of usage

  • He perfidiously revealed her secrets to everyone.
  • They perfidiously plotted against their own allies.
  • The politician acted perfidiously during the election.

Translations

Translations of the word "perfidiously" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perfidamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคถเฅเคตเคพเคธเค˜เคพเคคเฅ€ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช treuherzig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara perfidiously

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดัั‚ัƒะฟะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podstฤ™pnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฃๅˆ‡ใ‚Šใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท perfidieusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perfidiosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kandฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ์‹ ์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุฎุงุฆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zrรกdnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zradne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒŒๅ›ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prevarantsko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svikull

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚า›ั‹ะฝะดั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xaincษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perfidiosamente

Etymology

The word 'perfidiously' derives from the Latin 'perfidus', which means 'faithless' or 'treacherous'. It combines the prefix 'per-', meaning 'through' or 'fully', with 'fides', meaning 'faith' or 'trust'. The term has evolved over centuries, first appearing in English writings in the late 16th century. Its use implies more than just dishonesty; it suggests a deliberate act of betrayal that undermines trust. In literary contexts, 'perfidious' and its adverbial form are often employed to evoke strong emotions tied to betrayal. The term has been used in various cultures and languages to convey a sense of moral outrage against disloyalty, emphasizing the gravity of such acts in social and personal relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,050, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.