conniving
Conniving (adj) means scheming or plotting deceitfully to get what one wants. Example: “Her conniving business partner had been secretly siphoning off profits for years.”
How to use conniving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSneaky and manipulative — plotting behind people's backs.
Word forms
more conniving comparative, most conniving superlative
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Her _____ business partner had been secretly siphoning off profits for years.
Etymology
From "connive," meaning to secretly cooperate in wrongdoing, ultimately from Latin "connivere," "to close the eyes to."
Rhymes for conniving
Frequently asked questions
What does “conniving” mean?
The word “conniving” means scheming or plotting deceitfully to get what one wants. In plain terms, sneaky and manipulative — plotting behind people's backs.
How do you pronounce “conniving”?
“Conniving” is pronounced kuh-NEYE-vihng (/kəˈnaɪvɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “conniving” in a sentence?
Here is “conniving” used in a sentence: “Her conniving business partner had been secretly siphoning off profits for years.”
What part of speech is “conniving”?
“Conniving” is an adjective.
Where does the word “conniving” come from?
The word “conniving” comes from Latin. From "connive," meaning to secretly cooperate in wrongdoing, ultimately from Latin "connivere," "to close the eyes to.".