deceitful

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/dɪˈsiːtfʊl/(UK)

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/dɪˈsiːtfʊl/(UK) · /-fl̩/(UK)

Definition of deceitful

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

Deliberately misleading or cheating.

“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 !”

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adj

Deliberately misleading or cheating.

“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 !”
Deceptive, two-faced.

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From deceit + -ful.

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