Basic Details
Word: Deceitful
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Someone who is dishonest and tries to trick others.
Synonyms: Dishonest, misleading, treacherous
Antonyms: Honest, truthful, straightforward
Idioms and Phrases
- All that glitters is not gold: This phrase means that not everything that looks good or valuable actually is. Example: "He seemed a good friend, but remember, all that glitters is not gold."
- Pull the wool over someone's eyes: To deceive someone by hiding the truth. Example: "She tried to pull the wool over my eyes with her sweet talk, but I wasnt fooled."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The deceitful man told lies to get what he wanted from others.
Example 2: We realised her deceitful nature when she betrayed our trust.
Example 3: A deceitful appearance can often hide a person's true intentions.
Fun Fact
The word "deceit" comes from the Latin word "decipere," which means "to catch" or "to ensnare." This reflects how deceitful behaviour can ensnare or trap others in lies.
Famous Quote
"No legacy is so rich as honesty." William Shakespeare
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "deceitful" mean?
a) Honest and trustworthy
b) Dishonest and tricky
c) Brave and strong
d) Kind and helpful
Answer: b) Dishonest and tricky
2. Which of these is a synonym of "deceitful"?
a) Transparent
b) Treacherous
c) Respectful
d) Loyal
Answer: b) Treacherous
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "deceitful"?
a) Dishonest
b) Truthful
c) Misleading
d) Sneaky
Answer: b) Truthful
4. Which sentence uses "deceitful" correctly?
a) The deceitful cat climbed the tree.
b) He played a deceitful game to win.
c) Her deceitful smile made everyone happy.
d) The bookmark was deceitful in design.
Answer: b) He played a deceitful game to win.
5. Which idiom relates to deceitful behaviour?
a) Pull the wool over someone's eyes
b) Break the ice
c) Hit the nail on the head
d) Piece of cake
Answer: a) Pull the wool over someone's eyes
