Antonyms for knavish


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ney-vish
Phonetic Transcription : ˈneɪ vɪʃ


Definition of knavish

Origin :
  • late 14c., from knave + -ish. Related: Knavishly; knavishness.
  • adj dishonest
Example sentences :
  • The word is also used adjectively for "knavish tricks," "rogueries."
  • Extract from : « Notes and Queries, Number 66, February 1, 1851 » by Various
  • But they must have forgotten all about Mr. Crow's knavish cousin, Jasper Jay.
  • Extract from : « The Tale of Jasper Jay » by Arthur Scott Bailey
  • I was describing to F—— some knavish tricks of a mutual friend of ours.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb » by Charles Lamb
  • They were like monkeys for their knavish and thievish tricks.
  • Extract from : « For Faith and Freedom » by Walter Besant
  • How could I foresee I should have to deal with a knavish sort of a nameless something?
  • Extract from : « Secresy » by E. (Eliza) Fenwick
  • We could see that he was sly and knavish—just the stuff we wanted.
  • Extract from : « Trans-Himalaya, Vol. 2 (of 2) » by Sven Hedin
  • So ridiculously were they abused by knavish and ignorant star-gazers.
  • Extract from : « The Diary of John Evelyn (Vol 1 of 2) » by John Evelyn
  • Some occurrence of the hour may have suggested the knavish adept with his divining-rod.
  • Extract from : « The Antiquary, Complete » by Sir Walter Scott
  • Neither were they filled with goods, like those of knavish traders.
  • Extract from : « The Prairie » by J. Fenimore Cooper
  • Like knavish cards, the leaves of all great books were covertly packed.
  • Extract from : « Pierre; or The Ambiguities » by Herman Melville

Synonyms for knavish

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