Definition of scheming Scheming

/skiˈmɪŋ/ - [skeeming] - schem•ing

We found 7 definitions of scheming from 4 different sources.

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What does scheming mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

scheming - used of persons; "the most calculating and selfish men in the community"
  calculating, calculative, conniving, shrewd
  hard dried out; "hard dry rolls left over from the day before"
scheming - concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest; "a selfish and designing nation obsessed with the dark schemes of European intrigue"- W.Churchill; "a scheming wife"; "a scheming gold digger"
  designing
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • scheming (Verb)
    Present participle of scheme.
  • scheming (Adjective)
    Tending to scheme.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • scheming (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Scheme
  • scheming (a.)
    Given to forming schemes; artful; intriguing.

Part of speech

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  • scheming, verb, gerund of scheme (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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