devious — showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdiːviəs/
Korean meaning: 교활한, 간교한, 속임수를 쓰는
Korean pronunciation: **디**비어스
Example Sentences
- The devious student copied answers by writing them on his eraser.
- She took a devious route through the back streets to avoid traffic.
- His devious plot to steal cookies involved distracting his mom with compliments.
devious
ADJECTIVE//ˈdiːviəs//
showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals
A devious businessman secretly steals his colleague's presentation materials
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He looks serious, hiding his previous devious schemes.
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Origin
From Latin 'devious' meaning 'out of the way' or 'wandering,' derived from 'de-' (away from) and 'via' (way/road). The word originally described a physical path that strayed from the main route, later extending to describe indirect or deceptive behavior.
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“The devious student copied answers by writing them on his eraser.”
“She took a devious route through the back streets to avoid traffic.”
“His devious plot to steal cookies involved distracting his mom with compliments.”
“The politician's devious campaign strategy backfired spectacularly.”
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