deceitful — deliberately causing someone to believe something that is not true; dishonest and fraudulent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: deliberately causing someone to believe something that is not true; dishonest and fraudulent
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈsiːtfəl/
Example Sentences
- My ex was so deceitful, they could sell ice to penguins in Antarctica.
- The deceitful advertisement claimed the product could make you 10 years younger overnight.
- He gave her a deceitful smile while secretly planning to eat her last piece of chocolate.
deceitful
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈsiːtfəl/]
deliberately causing someone to believe something that is not true; dishonest and fraudulent
Dishonestly hiding the truth from others
The deceitful spy disguised himself so perfectly — no one suspected a thing.
His deceitful lies were believed at first — but the truth came out, and everyone grieved.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'decipere' (to deceive), formed from 'de-' (completely) and 'capere' (to seize, take). The literal sense of 'to completely ensnare' evolved to mean 'to mislead or trick', passing through Middle English before reaching its modern form.
Breakdown
de- (completely) + capere (to seize, take) + -ful (adjective suffix meaning full of or characterized by). The suffix -ful transforms the verb root into an adjective describing something full of deception.
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📝Examples
“My ex was so deceitful, they could sell ice to penguins in Antarctica.”
“The deceitful advertisement claimed the product could make you 10 years younger overnight.”
“He gave her a deceitful smile while secretly planning to eat her last piece of chocolate.”
“The politician's deceitful promises were exposed after the election.”
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