knavish (Meaning)
knavish (s)
marked by skill in deception
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of knavish
knavish Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The knavish suitor wooed the lady with empty promises and false flattery.
- The knavish servant stole from his master, betraying his trust.
- The knavish gambler cheated at cards, hoping to gain an unfair advantage.
- The knavish child played tricks on his siblings, causing endless annoyance.
- The knavish lawyer twisted the truth in court, manipulating the facts to the detriment of his opponent.
- The knavish fox outsmarted the hunter, stealing his prey and escaping unscathed.
FAQs About the word knavish
marked by skill in deceptionLike or characteristic of a knave; given to knavery; trickish; fraudulent; dishonest; villainous; as, a knavish fellow, or a knavish
playful, wicked,mischievous, puckish,roguish, tricksy, devilish, elvish, cunning, pixieish
solemn, sober, stern, grim, grave, sober, solemn, stern, grave, grim
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.
