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Definition of crookedly

crookedly

/ˈkrʊk.ɪd.li/
crook · ed · ly
Adjective:crooked
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• adverb

1

In a bent, twisted, or asymmetrical manner; not in a straight line.

Example

"He smiled crookedly as he noticed the painting hanging at an odd angle on the wall."

2

In a dishonest, corrupt, or illegal manner.

Example

"The investigators discovered that the municipal contracts had been awarded crookedly over several years."

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• Nearby Words

cronyism
crook
crooked
crookedly
crookedness
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crookedly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crookedly
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