Drádivými

Drádivými is the instrumental plural form of the Czech adjective drádivý, meaning beguiling or alluring, typically with a negative nuance relating to deception or temptation. The phrase is used to describe actions, promises, or rhetoric that entice or mislead. Common collocations include drádivými sliby (beguiling promises) or drádivými slovy (beguiling words). The term is more frequent in literary, political, or formal journalism contexts than in everyday speech.

Etymology and sense: The adjective drádivý is rooted in the Czech linguistic tradition for words meaning to attract or entice, often with a morally doubtful undertone. In use, drádivý stresses the persuasive appeal of something that can lead to later disappointment or harm. While the core meaning ranges from charming to manipulative, the overall effect is to highlight seductive force that may conceal deceit.

Grammatical notes: In Czech, adjectives agree with the noun they modify in gender, number, and case. For drádivý, the instrumental plural ends in -ými, yielding drádivými in contexts involving multiple instruments or means. The base form is drádivý ( masculine singular); feminine and neuter, as well as other cases, form accordingly (drádivá, drádivé, etc.).

Usage examples and phrases: The phrase drádivými sliby is a common illustration of the concept, meaning “with beguiling promises.” Another frequent collocation is drádivá slova, meaning “beguiling words,” used to describe rhetoric that entices yet misleads.

See also: deception, manipulation, allure, rhetoric. Notes: This article treats drádivými as a standard Czech grammatical form describing persuasive but potentially deceptive appeal.