Definitions
- Describing a person's behavior when they are trying to avoid suspicion or hide something. - Referring to someone who is acting in a sly or sneaky manner. - Talking about someone who is behaving in a way that suggests they are up to no good.
- Describing someone who is behaving in a way that is dishonest or deceitful. - Referring to someone who is acting in a cunning or underhanded manner. - Talking about someone who is behaving in a way that is intended to deceive or manipulate others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe behavior that is sneaky or underhanded.
- 2Both words suggest that the person is acting in a way that is not trustworthy.
- 3Both words imply that the person is trying to hide something or deceive others.
What is the difference?
- 1Intention: Shiftily implies that the person is trying to avoid suspicion or hide something, while deviously suggests that the person is intentionally being deceitful.
- 2Manner: Shiftily suggests a more subtle and cautious approach, while deviously implies a more aggressive and manipulative approach.
- 3Connotation: Shiftily has a slightly less negative connotation than deviously, which suggests a more malicious intent.
- 4Usage: Shiftily is less commonly used than deviously and may be considered more informal.
- 5Degree: Deviously suggests a higher degree of dishonesty or deceitfulness than shiftily.
Remember this!
Shiftily and deviously are synonyms that describe behavior that is sneaky, underhanded, and untrustworthy. However, shiftily implies a more subtle and cautious approach, while deviously suggests a more aggressive and manipulative approach. Additionally, shiftily implies that the person is trying to avoid suspicion or hide something, while deviously suggests that the person is intentionally being deceitful.
