insidious

English

/ɪnˈsɪdi.əs/

adj
Definitions
  • Producing harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner.
  • Intending to entrap; alluring but harmful.
  • (nonstandard) Treacherous.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *sed- (sit).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*sed-

Gloss

sit

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