Machiavellian | Word of the Day

April 30, 2018 Machiavellian [mak-ee-uh-vel-ee-uhn] adjective 1. characterized by subtle or unscrupulous cunning, deception, expediency, or dishonesty: He resorted to Machiavellian tactics in order to get ahead. 2. of, like, or befitting Machiavelli. ways to say Transportation From Around The World ways to say Ready For Some Regional Rap Slang? WORD OF THE DAY Machiavellian continued... QUOTES I need to tell you about my shamefully Machiavellian motive for sending her packing and the subdolous way in which her death facilitated my crowning achievement. -- Clanash Farjeon, A Handbook for Attendants on the Insane: The Autobiography of 'Jack the Ripper' as Revealed to Clanash Farjeon, 2003 ORIGIN Machiavellian is an adjective derived from Machiavelli, the family name of the Florentine diplomat, historian, and political philosopher Niccolò Bernardo Machiavelli (1469–1527). He wrote his most famous work The Prince (Il Principe) in 1513 while in exile from Florence. Machiavellian entered English in the 16th century. OTHERS ARE READING 1 These Kids Have Bright Ideas About Idioms We asked kids about these idioms. Their responses were priceless. 2 10 Emoji With Hidden Meanings Are you sure you know what these emoji really mean? 3 Swapping One Word Could Create Happiness Make this change in your vocabulary and create happiness in your life 4 New month, new quiz! Don't be a timeserver . . . improve yourself and take this quiz! 5 Words Matter: When A Wife Becomes A Widow How the right words can ease the intense pain of losing a spouse. © 2018 Dictionary.com, LLC. ABOUT CONTACT You are subscribed to the Word of the Day as: matzom229@gmail.com Subscriber since: September 06, 2017 Unsubscribe Dictionary.com, LLC. 555 12th Street Suite 500 Oakland CA 94607 Manage your subscription Terms & Privacy