devious

Meanings

• adjective

  Cunning and deceitful in behavior or character.

  - "His devious plan to steal the jewels was discovered by the police."
  - "She was devious in her attempts to manipulate the situation to her advantage."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with devious
rives , hives , lives , wives

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Variants

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devious , deviously , deviousness , deviousnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French 'devis' meaning 'conversation, consultation'. The meaning evolved to 'cunning, deceitful' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'devious' is often used interchangeably with the term 'cunning'.

2. In ancient Greece, the god Hermes was considered the god of both commerce and thieves, making him a devious figure.

3. The term 'devious' is derived from the Old French word 'devis', which originally meant 'conversation' or 'consultation'.

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Related Concepts

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1. manipulation: The act of controlling or influencing someone or something deliberately, often in a deceitful or cunning manner.

2. deception: The act of causing someone to believe something false or misleading, typically with the intention of gaining an advantage.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'devious' is often used to describe characters who manipulate others for personal gain. In art, it can refer to intricate and complex designs or patterns.

How to Memorize "devious"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a snake slithering away cunningly, or imagine someone making a deceitful face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'devious' with the word 'cunning' or 'deceitful'. Remember the 'D' sound in 'devious' and the 'c' sound in 'cunning' or 'deceitful'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Devious Dan' to remember the meaning of the word.

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