What is deviously? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of deviously

deviouslyadverb
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/ˈdiːviəsli//ˈdiːviəsli/

Where does the word deviously come from?

The word "deviously" has its roots in the early 14th century. It comes from the Old French word "devioult," which means "wily" or "cunning." This Old French word is derived from the Latin phrase "devius," meaning "out of the way" or "oblique." The Latin phrase is a combination of "de" (meaning "from" or "out of") and "via" (meaning "way" or "path"). In Middle English, the word "devioult" evolved into the adjective "devious," which meant "wily" or "cunning." Over time, the prefix "evil" (meaning "wicked" or "bad") was added to "devious" to create the adverb "deviously," meaning "in a wily or cunning manner." Today, the word "deviously" is often used to describe someone's sly or cunning behavior.

Vocabulary summary deviously

type adverb

meaning crooked, not straightforward

Example of vocabulary deviouslynamespace

The salesman devised a deviously clever scheme to lure in customers with his deceiving discounts.
The detective suspected that the butler had deviously murdered the wealthy heiress in the study with the candlestick.
The actress crafted a deviously clever plan to sabotage her rival's career, knowing that the industry was cut-throat and ruthless.
The con artist devised a deviously cunning scheme to trick unsuspecting victims out of their hard-earned money.
The thief deviously slipped into the museum at night, like a shadow across the floorboards, to steal the priceless artifact.