Synonyms for knavish

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ney-vish

Phonetic Transcription : ˈneɪ vɪʃ

Définition of knavish

Origin : late 14c., from knave + -ish. Related: Knavishly; knavishness.

adj dishonest

Example sentences :

The word is also used adjectively for "knavish tricks," "rogueries."
Extract from : « Notes and Queries, Number 66, February 1, 1851 » by Various

But they must have forgotten all about Mr. Crow's knavish cousin, Jasper Jay.
Extract from : « The Tale of Jasper Jay » by Arthur Scott Bailey

I was describing to F—— some knavish tricks of a mutual friend of ours.
Extract from : « The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb » by Charles Lamb

They were like monkeys for their knavish and thievish tricks.
Extract from : « For Faith and Freedom » by Walter Besant

How could I foresee I should have to deal with a knavish sort of a nameless something?
Extract from : « Secresy » by E. (Eliza) Fenwick

We could see that he was sly and knavish—just the stuff we wanted.
Extract from : « Trans-Himalaya, Vol. 2 (of 2) » by Sven Hedin

So ridiculously were they abused by knavish and ignorant star-gazers.
Extract from : « The Diary of John Evelyn (Vol 1 of 2) » by John Evelyn

Some occurrence of the hour may have suggested the knavish adept with his divining-rod.
Extract from : « The Antiquary, Complete » by Sir Walter Scott

Neither were they filled with goods, like those of knavish traders.
Extract from : « The Prairie » by J. Fenimore Cooper

Like knavish cards, the leaves of all great books were covertly packed.
Extract from : « Pierre; or The Ambiguities » by Herman Melville

Antonyms for knavish

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