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DECEITFULLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does deceitfully mean?
• DECEITFULLY (adverb)
The adverb DECEITFULLY has 1 sense:
1. in a corrupt and deceitful manner
Familiarity information: DECEITFULLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a corrupt and deceitful manner
Synonyms:
deceitfully; dishonestly; venally
Context example:
he acted dishonestly when he gave the contract to his best friend
Pertainym:
deceitful (marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another)
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