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deviously Antonyms

Opposite of deviously

Because the opposite of deviously shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals; in a deceitful, sly, or insidious manner.

Usage Example

"The rival executive acted honestly to undermine the merger negotiations from within."

Strongest
honestly
openly
forthrightly
truthfully
Strong
sincerely
candidly

• adverb (Context 2)

By a roundabout, winding, or indirect route or course.

Usage Example

"The narrow mountain trail wound directly through the dense pine forest before reaching the summit."

Strongest
directly
straight

Similar words to deviously

Words similar to deviously shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

underhandedly
deceitfully
circuitously
indirectly
duplicitously
slyly
cunningly
tortuously
See all synonyms of deviously

• Nearby Words

devilment
devilry
devious
deviously
deviousness
devise
deviser

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Deviously. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/deviously
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