Antonyms for insidious

Grammar : Adj

Spell : in-sid-ee-uhs

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈsɪd i əs

Definition of insidious

Origin : 1540s, from Middle French insidieux (15c.) or directly from Latin insidiosus "deceitful, cunning, artful," from insidiae (plural) "plot, snare, ambush," from insidere "sit on, occupy," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + sedere "to sit" (see sedentary). Related: Insidiously; insidiousness.

adj sneaky, tricky

Example sentences :

Persuasive is the voice of Vice, That spreads the insidious snare.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

The strong man must at all times be alert to the attack of insidious disease.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

His delighted vanity found in it the most insidious of compliments, as she had intended.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

She put Count Albert on his guard against this insidious enemy.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

This petition was an insidious blow at one of the most important of our industries.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 4, April 23, 1870 » by Various

From day to day my maid came to me with insidious hints about Alma and my husband.
Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine

Self-pity is the surest, yet the most insidious foe to self-poise.
Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray

That insidious defacement is seen to be a thing of towns, and not at all a matter of "class."
Extract from : « Another Sheaf » by John Galsworthy

It was endued with a personality feminine, insidious and persuasive.
Extract from : « The Vagrant Duke » by George Gibbs

This is not the only secret, insidious attempt that has been made to wound my reputation.
Extract from : « Patrick Henry » by Moses Coit Tyler

Synonyms for insidious

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