Deceitfully Meaning in English
word
dɪˈsiːtfəli
di-SEET-fuh-lee
dɪˈsiːtfəli
di-SEET-fuh-lee
Definition
In a way that tries to make someone believe something that is not true; using lies or tricks.
Usage & Nuances
"Deceitfully" is an adverb, often used to describe actions done with the intent to mislead or trick. Common with verbs like "act," "speak," or "behave." It suggests a conscious choice to be dishonest.
Spanish: engañosamentePortuguese (BR): enganosamentePortuguese (PT): enganosamenteChinese (Simplified): 欺骗地Chinese (Traditional): 欺騙地Hindi: धोखे सेArabic: بِخداعBengali: প্রবঞ্চনাপূর্ণভাবে - ধোঁকাবাজিভাবেRussian: обманчиво - лживоJapanese: 欺いて - 偽ってVietnamese: một cách lừa dối - một cách gian dốiKorean: 속이게 - 속임수로Turkish: aldatıcı bir şekildeUrdu: فریب سے - دھوکے سےIndonesian: secara menipu - secara curang
Example Sentences
He acted deceitfully to get what he wanted.
basic
She deceitfully told him the wrong time.
basic
The salesman spoke deceitfully about the car's condition.
basic
Don't trust him—he has a habit of answering deceitfully when it matters most.
natural
They deceitfully changed the numbers to hide the problem from management.
natural
If you act deceitfully, people will eventually find out and lose their trust in you.
natural