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- [in-sid-ee-uh s]
- /ɪnˈsɪd i əs/
- /ɪnˈsɪd.i.əs/
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- [in-sid-ee-uh s]
- /ɪnˈsɪd i əs/
Definitions of insidiously word
- adjective insidiously intended to entrap or beguile: an insidious plan. 1
- adjective insidiously stealthily treacherous or deceitful: an insidious enemy. 1
- adjective insidiously operating or proceeding in an inconspicuous or seemingly harmless way but actually with grave effect: an insidious disease. 1
- noun insidiously In an insidious manner. 1
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Origin of insidiously
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin insidiōsus deceitful, equivalent to insidi(ae) (plural) an ambush (derivative of insidēre to sit in or on) + -ōsus -ous; see sit1
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Parts of speech for Insidiously
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insidiously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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adv insidiously
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- clandestinely — characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy or concealment, especially for purposes of subversion or deception; private or surreptitious: Their clandestine meetings went undiscovered for two years.
- surreptitiously — obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine: a surreptitious glance.
- covertly — concealed; secret; disguised.
- privately — belonging to some particular person: private property.
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