Grade 13

insidious (in-sid-i-ous)

Definition


adjective.
1 dangerous through cunning and subtlety and underhandedness; 2 seemingly or outwardly harmless but actually very dangerous

Example Sentence

They hatched an insidious plot.

Synonyms

sneaky; tricky; cunning

Antonyms

fair; honest; open; sincere

Rhymes

  • hideous

  • fastidious
  • insidious
  • invidious