Definition

In a way that is clever and deceitful, often to achieve a goal or trick someone.

Example

She guilefully convinced her friends to help her with the project by making them believe it was their idea.

Conversation

Did you see how he won that game last night?

Yeah, it was impressive, but he played a bit guilefully in my opinion.

I guess that's part of his strategy to win, right?

Definitely! Sometimes you have to be a little sneaky to succeed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Guilefully → It is formed from "guile" (from Old French *guile*, meaning deceit or trickery) and "-fully" (meaning in a manner full of). The word "guilefully" means in a manner full of deceit or trickery.

Memory Tip

Think of 'guile' as deceit and remember that 'guilefully' means acting in a deceitful manner.

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