charlatanish

/ˌtʃɑːləˈteɪnɪʃ/ or /tʃɑːrˈleɪtənɪʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

having the characteristics of a charlatan, deceitful or fraudulent

“The charlatanish salesman convinced many people to invest in his fake company.”

2. adverb

in a deceitful or fraudulent manner

“The politician was accused of lying charlatanish to the public about the economic crisis.”

Synonyms

  • deceptive
  • dishonest
  • fraudulent

Antonyms

  • genuine
  • honest