DECEITFULLY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

deceitfully

adverb

Definition of deceitfully

as in falsely

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Recent Examples of deceitfully Jacob goes to Isaac with this hairy disguise, deceitfully announces himself as Esau, and obtains his father’s blessing—much to the chagrin of his brother. — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026 To help fill their coffers even more, the lobbyists deceitfully expanded the definition of those notch years to include everyone born through 1926. — Tom Margenau, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026 But through no fault of the actress, the film starts to sag as Erika morphs from intoxicating vixen to deceitfully manipulative monster. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026 Many homeowners consider white paint a safe choice, but settling on the right tone for your space is deceitfully tricky. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026

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That means the person was falsely convicted and sentenced to death, but was later cleared of their crime and proven innocent.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Accusations of antisemitism have been leveled against several in Hollywood over recent years, in many cases, falsely used to describe those who criticize Israel’s attacks on Gaza.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of falsely

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This critical and necessary dialogue is then dishonestly framed as being anti-Israel.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
In that lawsuit, State Farm said that the record only showed a disagreement over the cause of roof damage, and that there was no evidence the company had acted dishonestly.

— Michael Copley, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026

Definition of dishonestly

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The midfielder is a deceptively good long passer, opening the door for more attacking transitions that United’s forwards relish.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
That quote, like so much of what made Dolly Parton an American icon, was deceptively simple – uncomplicated on its face but profound and deeply moving beneath the surface.

— Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of deceptively

Adverb

This shift inspires a fresh collection of cocktail ideas, artfully blending vibrant summer fruits like pineapple, peach, and grapefruit with autumnal notes of cranberry and maraschino cherry.

— John Kell, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The wedding photos will be taken by Juergen Teller, the provocateur known for his artfully stark images.

— Gaby Wood, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026

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