Deceitful
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈsiːtfʊl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Deceitful is an adjective meaning Deliberately misleading or cheating.
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or cheating.
More Meanings
- Deceptive, two-faced.
Example Sentences
All theſe are ſeruants to deceitfull men.
Faithfull are the woundes of a friend : but the kiſſes of an enemy are deceitfull.
This world is all a fleeting show, / For man’s illusion given ; / The smiles of Joy, the tears of Woe, / Deceitful shine, deceitful flow — / There’s nothing true but Heaven !
Word Forms
- deceiptful
- deceiptfull
- deceitfull
Synonyms for deceitful
Depending on context, synonyms include duplicitous, fallacious, fraudulent, dishonorable, double-dealing, ambidextrous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include duplicitous, double-dealing, fraudulent, double-tongued, fallacious, dishonest.
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