adj
scheming
Scheming (adj) means Given to making secret or dishonest plans. Example: “The novel's scheming courtier plots against the king throughout the story.”
adj
1
Given to making secret or dishonest plans.
"The novel's scheming courtier plots against the king throughout the story."
noun
1
The act of making secret, often dishonest, plans.
"Years of scheming finally paid off when he took control of the company."
How to use scheming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSneaky plotting, or someone prone to it.
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Word forms
- Plural
- schemings
- Comparative
- more scheming
- Superlative
- most scheming
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What does “scheming” mean?
The word “scheming” means given to making secret or dishonest plans. In plain terms, sneaky plotting, or someone prone to it.
How do you use “scheming” in a sentence?
Here is “scheming” used in a sentence: “The novel's scheming courtier plots against the king throughout the story.”
What part of speech is “scheming”?
Depending on how it is used, “scheming” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “scheming” have?
“Scheming” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: given to making secret or dishonest plans.
