Deceptive Vocabulary

2 words in this vocabulary list

verb to charm or enchant someone in a deceptive way

adjective deceptive or misleading

  • The magician used his skills to beguile the audience with his stunning tricks.
  • She tried to beguile him with her charming smile.
  • He used his smooth talk to beguile her into giving him a free drink.
  • The beautiful scenery never fails to beguile me whenever I visit.

sly

adjective having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature

adverb in a sly or cunning manner

  • The detective noticed the suspect's sly smile during questioning.
  • She gave him a sly wink to let him know she was joking.
  • He's always pulling sly pranks on his friends.
  • The politician's sly tactics were finally exposed to the public.