Catatan: Terjemahan untuk entri ini sedang dalam peninjauan kualitas, sehingga sebagian konten untuk sementara hanya ditampilkan dalam bahasa Inggris.
Entri ini belum diterjemahkan ke bahasa Anda, sehingga versi aslinya ditampilkan di bawah.
treacherously
This adverb carries a strong sense of deception and hidden peril. When describing human behavior, it implies a profound violation of trust or a calculated betrayal, often evoking a feeling of shock or moral indignation. It is more intense than "disloyally" because it suggests a facade of friendship or reliability that masks a malicious intent.
In the context of physical environments or weather, the word describes a danger that is not immediately apparent. A "treacherously" slippery road is one that looks safe but is actually hazardous. This usage is common in travel warnings and journalistic descriptions of nature, where the primary characteristic is the deceptive nature of the risk.
Meanings
Examples
He smiled at me but acted treacherously behind my back.
The mountain path wound treacherously along the cliff edge.
I cannot believe she behaved so treacherously after all I did for her.
The stairs were treacherously slippery due to the spilled wax.
The spy worked treacherously to undermine the government from within.
Watch your step because the floor is treacherously smooth.
He had planned to betray the king and acted treacherously during the feast.