Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

maquiavélico

Adjective

/mak.i.aˈvel.i.ku/

Definition

Referring to Machiavelli’s political philosophy, often implying cunning, scheming, or unscrupulous behavior.

Examples

His maquiavélico approach to politics involved forming alliances only for his benefit.
In the boardroom, she took a maquiavélico stance, using every tactic to outmaneuver her competitors.

Meaning

The term is used to describe actions or strategies that are manipulative or deceitful, often to achieve power or success, reminiscent of the ideas proposed by Niccolò Machiavelli.