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Synonyms for insidious

Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-sid-ee-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈsɪd i əs

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Définition of insidious

Origin :
  • 1540s, from Middle French insidieux (15c.) or directly from Latin insidiosus "deceitful, cunning, artful," from insidiae (plural) "plot, snare, ambush," from insidere "sit on, occupy," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + sedere "to sit" (see sedentary). Related: Insidiously; insidiousness.
  • adj sneaky, tricky
Example sentences :
  • Persuasive is the voice of Vice, That spreads the insidious snare.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • The strong man must at all times be alert to the attack of insidious disease.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • His delighted vanity found in it the most insidious of compliments, as she had intended.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • She put Count Albert on his guard against this insidious enemy.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • This petition was an insidious blow at one of the most important of our industries.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 4, April 23, 1870 » by Various
  • From day to day my maid came to me with insidious hints about Alma and my husband.
  • Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine
  • Self-pity is the surest, yet the most insidious foe to self-poise.
  • Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray
  • That insidious defacement is seen to be a thing of towns, and not at all a matter of "class."
  • Extract from : « Another Sheaf » by John Galsworthy
  • It was endued with a personality feminine, insidious and persuasive.
  • Extract from : « The Vagrant Duke » by George Gibbs
  • This is not the only secret, insidious attempt that has been made to wound my reputation.
  • Extract from : « Patrick Henry » by Moses Coit Tyler

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