deceitfully

[dɪˈsiːtfəli]

adverb

enganosamente

1. in a manner that is intended to mislead or deceive; dishonestly

He deceitfully claimed to have completed the project on time.

Ele enganosamente alegou ter completado o projeto no prazo.

2. with deliberate intent to trick or fool someone

She deceitfully presented false evidence to the court.

Ela apresentou enganosamente provas falsas ao tribunal.

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General Brazilian

enganosamente

standard usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

enganosamente

common in both formal and informal contexts

Portugal

enganosamente

standard European Portuguese usage

pull the wool over someone's eyes deceitfully

under false pretenses deceitfully

with tongue in cheek deceitfully

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