jesuitically
ˌdʒɛzjuˈɪtɪkli
Definition

Definition of jesuitically - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
reasoningDatedwith overly subtle reasoningDated
  • She jesuitically explained the loophole in the contract.
circuitously
2.
deceptionDatedin a cunning or crafty mannerDated
  • He jesuitically avoided answering the direct question.
craftily slyly
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Origin of jesuitically

Latin, Jesuita (Jesuit) + ically (in the manner of)

Examples of jesuitically in a sentence

  • The lawyer jesuitically argued the case, confusing the jury.
  • She jesuitically maneuvered through the complex negotiations.
  • The politician jesuitically dodged the controversial topic.

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  1. French:avec un raisonnement excessivement subtil, avec ruse, ...
  2. German:spitzfindig, listig, ...
  3. Italian:in modo gesuitico, astutamente, ...
  4. Spanish:jesuíticamente, con astucia, ...
  5. Portuguese:de forma excessivamente sutil, astutamente, ...
  6. Chinese:过于细致地, 巧妙地, ...
  7. Japanese:詭弁を弄して, 狡猾に, ...
  8. Arabic:بمنطق متحذلق, بِمَكْر, ...
  9. Hebrew:עִם נִימוּק עָדִין מִדַּי, בְּעַרְמוּמִיּוּת, ...
  10. Russian:иезуитски, хитро, ...
  11. Ukrainian:витончено, хитро, ...
  12. Hindi:अत्यधिक सूक्ष्म तर्क के साथ, चालाकी से, ...

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