Definition and meaning of English word "insidious"
insidious
/ɪnˈsɪd.i.əs/
Meaning
AdjectiveProceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.
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insidious
Example
Glaucoma is an insidious disease that often causes irreversible vision loss.
Glaucoma is an insidious disease that often causes irreversible vision loss.
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