Treacherously: meaning, definitions and examples
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treacherously
[ ˈtrɛtʃərəsli ]
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.
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.