knavish (Meaning)

Wordnet

knavish (s)

marked by skill in deception

Webster

knavish (a.)

Like or characteristic of a knave; given to knavery; trickish; fraudulent; dishonest; villainous; as, a knavish fellow, or a knavish trick.

Mischievous; roguish; waggish.

knavish Sentence Examples

  1. The knavish politician spun a web of lies to deceive the electorate.
  2. The cunning thief's knavish smile indicated his untrustworthy intentions.
  3. The knavish prankster played a mischievous trick on the unsuspecting victim.
  4. The knavish merchant sold counterfeit goods, defrauding unsuspecting buyers.
  5. The knavish suitor wooed the lady with empty promises and false flattery.
  6. The knavish servant stole from his master, betraying his trust.
  7. The knavish gambler cheated at cards, hoping to gain an unfair advantage.
  8. The knavish child played tricks on his siblings, causing endless annoyance.
  9. The knavish lawyer twisted the truth in court, manipulating the facts to the detriment of his opponent.
  10. The knavish fox outsmarted the hunter, stealing his prey and escaping unscathed.

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The knavish politician spun a web of lies to deceive the electorate.

The cunning thief's knavish smile indicated his untrustworthy intentions.

The knavish prankster played a mischievous trick on the unsuspecting victim.

The knavish merchant sold counterfeit goods, defrauding unsuspecting buyers.