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PRONUNCIATION OF DEVIOUSLY

deviously  [ˈdiːvɪəslɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DEVIOUSLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Deviously is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES DEVIOUSLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of deviously in the English dictionary

The definition of deviously in the dictionary is in a deceitful, underhand, or insincere manner.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DEVIOUSLY


curiously
ˈkjʊərɪəslɪ
enviously
ˈɛnvɪəslɪ
erroneously
ɪˈrəʊnɪəslɪ
fiercely
ˈfɪəslɪ
furiously
ˈfjʊərɪəslɪ
hilariously
hɪˈlɛərɪəslɪ
homogeneously
ˌhɒməʊˈdʒiːnɪəslɪ
imperviously
ɪmˈpɜːvɪəslɪ
instantaneously
ˌɪnstənˈteɪnɪəslɪ
lasciviously
ləˈsɪvɪəslɪ
mysteriously
mɪˈstɪərɪəslɪ
notoriously
nəʊˈtɔːrɪəslɪ
obliviously
əˈblɪvɪəslɪ
obviously
ˈɒbvɪəslɪ
perviously
ˈpɜːvɪəslɪ
previously
ˈpriːvɪəslɪ
seriously
ˈsɪərɪəslɪ
simultaneously
ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəslɪ
spontaneously
spɒnˈteɪnɪəslɪ
variously
ˈveərɪəslɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DEVIOUSLY

devilment
devilries
devilry
devils-on-horseback
devilship
deviltries
deviltry
devilwood
Devine
devious
deviousness
devisable
devisal
devise
devisee
deviser
devisor
devitalisation
devitalise
devitalization

WORDS THAT END LIKE DEVIOUSLY

advantageously
anonymously
anxiously
cautiously
consciously
continuously
dangerously
deliciously
enormously
famously
generously
graciously
marvellously
meticulously
outrageously
ridiculously
rigorously
tremendously
unanimously
unconsciously
vigorously

Synonyms and antonyms of deviously in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «deviously» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DEVIOUSLY

Find out the translation of deviously to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of deviously from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «deviously» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

迂回
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sinuosamente
570 millions of speakers

English

deviously
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

deviously
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مخادع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

окольно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

deviously
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

deviously
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sournoisement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Licik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

verschlagen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

deviously
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

deviously
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Deviously
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

deviously
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விலகச்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कुटिलपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

deviously
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

deviously
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

podstępnie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

обхідними
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

deviously
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ύπουλα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

slinkse manipulering
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

deviously
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

deviously
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of deviously

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DEVIOUSLY»

The term «deviously» is very widely used and occupies the 16.750 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DEVIOUSLY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «deviously» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «deviously» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about deviously

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DEVIOUSLY»

Discover the use of deviously in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to deviously and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Deviously Difficult Mind-Bending Puzzles
Play supergames for the super-smart.
Ivan Moscovich, 2005
2
Disney's Big Bad Book of Puzzlers: Deviously Difficult Games ...
More than 100 picture and word puzzles, mazes, logic and memory games, and number and letter problems featuring 17 of Disney's most popular villains come together in a hefty volume filled with illustrations of the bad guys and gals.
Karen C. Anderson, 1996
3
Will Shortz Presents Outrageously Evil Sudoku: 100 Deviously ...
Sudoku fans everywhere have spoken and they are eager for more challenging puzzles. This book of 100 mind-melting puzzles is for the bravest sudoku solvers!
‎2010
4
The Little Quiz Book of Utah Locales: Hilarious, ...
Hilarious, Mind-Boggling Quizzes on the Geography and History of Utah, Prepared by a Deviously Clever Mastermind Craig H. Campbell. us' The Little QUIZ Book of UTAH LOCALES Hilarious, Mind-boggling Quizzes. Hilarious ...
Craig H. Campbell, 2000
5
English/German Dictionary of Idioms: Supplement to the ...
deviously. deviously Umweg: auf Umwegen... devoid. tobe devoidof feeling/ compassion/... bar: jeden Gefühls/...barsein. devote. to devoteo.s. ( wholeheartedly/...) tos.th. Leib: sicherS. mitLeibundSeele verschreiben verschreiben:sich der ...
Professor Hans Schemann, 2013
6
Ryse: Regain Your Self-Esteem
You. ARE. BEING. |NVAL|DATED. DEVIOUSLY. First, what is invalidation? Invalidation in simple layman's terms is putting other people down, discrediting other's achievements and trying to destroy their self-esteem for the purpose of ...
Brahim Derder, 2001
7
The Globe dictionary of the English language
DETERIORATE. DEVIOUSLY. Deteriantt, (d^-t^re-o-rit) r. t. fL. deterior.] To make worse : to impair ; to reduce by mix- in?, aa inferior ingredient* or breed ; — v. i. To grow wane ; to be impaired in quality ; to de- generate. Deterieratieft ...
English language, 1873
8
Do-It-Yourself BIBLE PROPHECY KIT!
Intrusive doubters disbowel smooth naughty. Bright deviants disbowel tumourous honesty. Vomitory dandiest blow out huge brutishness. Touristy, shuddering blow out misbehaves not. Steady! Wobbling, tumourous hedonists thrive. Deviously ...
J. Smith
9
Hand and Mind: What Gestures Reveal about Thought
S runs offscreen deviously 201. scene is 197, with crate on ground 202. S runs onto scene, deviously, carrying long board 203. S stops, looks up 204. S lays board on crate; hear sound of board contacting crate 205. S runs offscreen deviously ...
David McNeill, 1992
10
The Political and Institutional Effects of Term Limits
In situations where there is a known endpoint to the relationship between the parties, it is “rational” for the actors to behave deviously toward each other. In situations where the relationship continues indefinitely or at least the end point is  ...
Marjorie Sarbaugh-Thompson, Lyke Thompson, Charles D. Elder, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DEVIOUSLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term deviously is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Wickedly good music, carnivorous plant makes for deviously fun …
The cast of Ye Olde Opera House's upcoming production of “Little Shop of Horrors” includes, in front, from left, Megan Miller, David Storlie, ... «Bluff Country Newspaper Group, Jul 15»
2
The Hindu Crossword 11441
17 Deviously procured by egghead's method (9). 21 Accessory for pre-noon requiem needing no introduction (8). 22 Dreamy seaman's medical ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
3
How does an murderous sea monster hide from police? Read this …
He had been deviously and coldly murdered. Larry tried pulling Sarrison out of the water but it was no use. He sprinted to the police station. «Harrow Times, Jul 15»
4
The nature of conflicts in ME
They pretend to be waging war against the “infidel” and may even be deviously sincere in that claim. But they are primarily waging war against ... «Arab News, Jul 15»
5
Jimmy's Hall Wins You Over Honestly
The conservative parish priest, Father Sheridan (Jim Norton), worries that Jimmy will stir up trouble again, and even deviously offers to find him ... «Vulture, Jul 15»
6
Graduate Engineer
In addition to your technical skills, you will be able to think systematically, logically, creatively and sometimes deviously; you will be able to communicate ... «TARGETjobs, Jul 15»
7
The Terrorist Challenge—Understanding and Misunderstanding
They pretend to be waging war against the “infidel” and may even be deviously sincere in that claim. But they are primarily waging war against ... «Asharq Alawsat English, Jul 15»
8
The Greek crisis: Wild cards and the Russian connection
He may deftly and deviously spring the surprise at the appropriate time just before the referendum telling the Greek voters that they can vote no ... «AsiaOne, Jul 15»
9
Indian public servants love tinkering with Wikipedia
The new edits claimed that India's first prime minister was born in a former brothel, and that his family had deviously hidden its descent from the ... «Quartz, Jul 15»
10
Bleeding Blocks: A Bullet-Hell Deathmatch
Snipe from afar with guns and missiles? Or be play a tactical game by deploying turrets at strategic locations? Play against a deviously smart AI ... «Gamasutra, Jul 15»

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