Machiavellian
adjective
of, like, or befitting Machiavelli.
Machiavelian
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a variation of
Machiavellian.
Example Sentences
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But Machiavelian principles, and involved intrigues, of which she has been so freely accused, could never have entered into her character.
From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 by Isaac Disraeli
There is a story of a new play being damned because Sandford played the part of an honest statesman, and the pit was therefore disappointed at not seeing the usual Iago-like or Machiavelian character.
From The Tatler, Volume 3 by Various
This daring Machiavelian spirit had long been the subtle and insidious counsellor, conjointly with Allen, of the cabinets of Madrid and of Rome.
From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Isaac Disraeli
Mr Finlay’s style of intellect is appropriate to such a task; for it is subtle and Machiavelian.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 348 by Various
It was even more hopelessly constitutional, to all appearances, than Johnny’s Machiavelian cunning.
From The Children of the Poor by Jacob A. (Jacob August) Riis
