Learn English Words the Easy Way Series – Perfidious (adj)
This series is particularly tailored for people learning English – English words particularly. Like many languages, English words can be broken down into parts; each part has its own meaning, contributing to the overall meaning of the word itself. Understanding how each word is put together with “parts” helps a learner remember English words easier.
Perfidious - (adj)
Meaning:
Dishonest. Lying.
In Part:
per + fidi +ous
detrimental to + faith + [adj]
Perfidious and confidence share the same root, fid which means faith. The word perfidious literally means detrimental to faith.
When someone is being dishonest, the person can be described perfidious.
Examples:
A perfidious lover.
Perfidious albion.
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