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Meaning of guileful
Having or showing cunning or deceit
Etymology of guileful
The word "guileful" originates from the Old French word "guile", meaning "cunning" or "deceit", which is derived from the Latin word "gula", meaning "throat" or "gullet", possibly related to the idea of swallowing or concealing the truth
Historically, the word "guileful" has been used to describe someone who is skilled at deceiving or manipulating others, often in a clever or charming way
Synonyms
cunning
deceitful
sly
crafty
tricky
dishonest
duplicitous
insincere
fraudulent
manipulative
artful
subtle
shrewd
astute
sharp
clever
resourceful
ingenious
Machiavellian
unscrupulous
untrustworthy
perfidious
treacherous
disingenuous
double-dealing
two-faced
hypocritical
false
fake
spurious
pretended
Definitions
- Having or showing a skillful or clever quality of being deceitful or insincere
- * Characterized by cunning or deceit, often in a charming or attractive way
Usage Examples
- The guileful politician was able to convince the public of his sincerity, despite his questionable motives
- * The guileful thief used her charm and wit to distract the security guards and steal the valuable artifact