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Insidious
Ih-NSIH-dee-uhs
/ˌɪˈnsɪˌdiːʌs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
insidious
Dictionary meaning
Working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way.
Examples
- Glaucoma is an insidious disease.
- Insidious pleasures.
Synonyms: pernicious, subtle
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