devious

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈdiːviəs/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈdiviəs/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(dē′vē əs)

Collocations for "devious"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "devious" in context.

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devious

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. was a devious [child, kid]
  2. was devious as a [child]
  3. has a devious [nature, mind]
  4. that is a devious plan
  5. the most devious plan ever
  6. [devise, design, come up with] a devious plan to
  7. [were fooled by, succumbed to] his devious plan
  8. [obtained, won, secured] through devious means
  9. in such a devious [manner, way]
  10. has a devious [smile, grin]
  11. has a devious look [on her face, in his eyes]
  12. has a devious side (to him)
  13. devious and [dangerous, manipulative, cunning]
  14. devious [business, medical, reporting] methods
  15. the [road, journey, path] took a devious course
'devious' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
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