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Definition of deviously

deviously

/ˈdiːviəsli/
de · vi · ous · ly
Adjective:devious
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• adverb

1

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

Example

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

2

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

Example

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

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• Rhymes for deviously

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devilment
devilry
devious
deviously
deviousness
devise
deviser

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'devious' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Devious' derives from the Latin 'devius' (out of the way, remote), composed of 'de-' (off, from) and 'via' (road, way).

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