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Definition of guileful

guileful

/ˈɡaɪl.fəl/
guile · ful
Adverb:guilefully
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• adjective

1

Characterized by cunning, deceit, or treacherous duplicity; crafty.

Example

"The diplomat saw through the guileful flattery and refused to sign the unfavorable treaty."

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• Rhymes for guileful

• Nearby Words

guild
guildhall
guile
guileful
guileless
guillemot
guillotine

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'guile' (borrowed from Old French 'guile', meaning trickery or deceit, of Germanic origin akin to 'wile') combined with the suffix '-ful'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guileful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guileful
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