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- [in-vey-guh l, -vee-]
- /ɪnˈveɪ gəl, -ˈvi-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in-vey-guh l, -vee-]
- /ɪnˈveɪ gəl, -ˈvi-/
Definitions of inveigling word
- verb with object inveigling to entice, lure, or ensnare by flattery or artful talk or inducements (usually followed by into): to inveigle a person into playing bridge. 1
- verb with object inveigling to acquire, win, or obtain by beguiling talk or methods (usually followed by from or away): to inveigle a theater pass from a person. 1
- noun inveigling Present participle of inveigle. 1
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Origin of inveigling
First appearance:
before 1485 One of the 25% oldest English words
1485-95; variant of envegle < Anglo-French enveogler, equivalent to en- en-1 + Old French (a)vogler to blind, derivative of avogle blind < Vulgar Latin *aboculus eyeless, adj. derivative of phrase *ab oculīs without eyes. See ab-, ocular
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Parts of speech for Inveigling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inveigling popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% 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.
inveigling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inveigling
adj inveigling
- alluring — Someone or something that is alluring is very attractive.
- inviting — attractive, alluring, or tempting: an inviting offer.
- bewitching — enchanting; charming; fascinating.
- charming — If you say that something is charming, you mean that it is very pleasant or attractive.
- luring — anything that attracts, entices, or allures.
adjective inveigling
- attracting — Present participle of attract.
- enchanting — Delightfully charming or attractive.
- enticing — Attractive or tempting; alluring.
Antonyms for inveigling
adj inveigling
- repulsive — causing repugnance or aversion: a repulsive mask.
- disenchant — to rid of or free from enchantment, illusion, credulity, etc.; disillusion: The harshness of everyday reality disenchanted him of his idealistic hopes.
- repellent — causing distaste or aversion; repulsive.
adjective inveigling
- disenchanting — Present participle of disenchant.
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