Definition of Insidious
Insidious
in·sid·i·ous


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(adjective)
quality of something that is harmful and treacherous;

e.g. The insidious drugs are addictive.

(adjective)
having a subtle, gradual and cumulative effect;

e.g. The insidious stress of college academics has debilitating effects on students.





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