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Adverbial deviously has 1 sense
  1. deviously - in a devious manner; "he got the promotion by behaving deviously"
    Derived from adjective
    devious1

Definitions from the Web

Deviously

Definition:

(adverb) In a cunning or sly manner; deceitfully or underhandedly.

Sense 1:

Adverb

Used to describe someone's actions characterized by craftiness or trickery.

Example sentences:

  1. She deviously plotted a scheme to steal the company's confidential information.
  2. The politician deviously manipulated the public opinion to gain more votes.
  3. He smirked deviously, knowing his plan to outsmart his opponent was about to succeed.

Sense 2:

Adverb

Used to describe something that is skillfully concealed or done in a secretive manner.

Example sentences:

  1. The spy deviously obtained classified documents without raising any suspicion.
  2. He deviously navigated through the dark forest, leaving no traces of his presence.
  3. She managed to deviously hide her true intentions behind a friendly façade.

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