subdolo — meaning in English
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English meaning
- insidious adjective Causing harm slowly and quietly, so the danger isn't obvious until real damage is done.
- sly adjective Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.
- sneaky adjective Acting in a secretive, underhanded, or dishonest way.
- surreptitious adj Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).
- underhand adjective Dishonest or sneaky, done secretly.
- wily adj Clever in a sneaky or cunning way, especially at getting what one wants.
Senses
subdolo is used for these senses in English:
- insidious Intending to entrap; alluring but harmful.
- sly (having a positive connotation) Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice
- sneaky Dishonest; deceitful.
- surreptitious Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).
- underhand (by extension) Dishonest and sneaky; done in a secret or sly manner.
- wily Sly, cunning, full of tricks.