Dissimulative (Adjective)
Meaning
Concealing under a false appearance with the intent to deceive; "dissimulative arts".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's dissimulative smile and handshake were meant to distract from the scandal brewing behind the scenes.
- The company's dissimulative marketing campaign made false claims about the product's benefits to lure in unsuspecting customers.
- The con artist's dissimulative charm and charisma allowed him to swindle millions from his victims.
- The dissimulative nature of the spy's cover story was so convincing that even her closest friends didn't suspect a thing.
- The artist's use of dissimulative techniques in her paintings created a sense of unease and uncertainty in the viewer.