Anomalous and Devious

Anomalous

Anomalous adjective - Departing from some accepted standard of what is normal.
Usage example: an anomalous burst of anger from this usually easygoing person

Devious and anomalous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Devious" instead an adjective "Anomalous".

Nearby Words: anomaly, anomalously

Devious

Devious adjective - Departing from some accepted standard of what is normal.
Usage example: her behavior is devious because of a developmental disorder

Anomalous and devious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Anomalous" instead an adjective "Devious".

Nearby Words: devil, deviously
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