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/dɪˈsiːt.fəl.i/ · de·ceit·ful·ly
adverb
  1. In a deceitful manner; with intent to mislead or cheat. She answered the questions deceitfully, hoping to hide the truth.
Did you know? The adverb ‘deceitfully’ appears in Shakespeare’s works, notably in ‘Othello’, highlighting how long the word has been used to describe duplicitous behavior.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026