Treacherously: meaning, definitions and examples

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treacherously

 

[ ˈtrɛtʃərəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a deceitful or betraying manner

In a treacherous manner or way, typically involving betrayal or deceit.

Synonyms

betrayingly, deceitfully, disloyally

Examples of usage

  • He treacherously plotted against his own brother.
  • She treacherously revealed their secret plans to the enemy.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a dangerous or hazardous manner

In a treacherous manner or way, typically involving danger or hazards.

Synonyms

dangerously, hazardously, perilously

Examples of usage

  • The road winds treacherously through the mountains.
  • The stormy sea behaved treacherously towards the sailors.

Translations

Translations of the word "treacherously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 traiçoeiramente

🇮🇳 विश्वासघाती ढंग से

🇩🇪 heimtückisch

🇮🇩 licik

🇺🇦 зрадливо

🇵🇱 zdradliwie

🇯🇵 裏切りやすく

🇫🇷 traîtreusement

🇪🇸 traicioneramente

🇹🇷 haince

🇰🇷 배신적으로

🇸🇦 غَدْراً

🇨🇿 zrádně

🇸🇰 zradne

🇨🇳 背信地

🇸🇮 izdajalsko

🇮🇸 svikullega

🇰🇿 сатқындықпен

🇬🇪 მოღალატურად

🇦🇿 xaincəsinə

🇲🇽 traicioneramente

Word origin

The word 'treacherously' originated from the Middle English word 'trecherous', which in turn came from the Old French word 'trechereus'. The root of the word can be traced back to the Latin word 'treacherous', meaning 'characterized by betrayal or deceit'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in English, retaining its original meaning of being deceitful or hazardous.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,722, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.