deceitful
UK/dɪ'siːtfʊl/US/di'si:tful/
TOEFLC2
Definitions
adj.
Behaving dishonestly; intended to deceive
欺骗的，不诚实的
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddeceitdown, away, reversal
+
-fultake, seize, hold
=deceitful
deceit + -ful (full of) = "full of deceit," i.e. dishonest by nature. Transparent derivative of deceit.
Example Sentences
- 1.
He gave a deceitful answer to avoid blame.
- 2.
Her deceitful manner fooled everyone.