Cute
Cute adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.
Usage example: she's very nice, but she's not afraid to get cute when there's something she wants
Devious and cute are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Devious" instead an adjective "Cute".
Nearby Word: cutely
Both words in one sentence
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In Drake & Josh the titular stepbrothers are both pretty nice guys who have a cute but devious little sister named Meghan (played by Miranda Cosgrove).
Source: Beauty Equals Goodness -
Natalie Dashkov acts like a cute and friendly dorky girl on the outside, which hides her true devious nature.
Source: Bitch in Sheep's Clothing
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Devious and Cute. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cute/devious
Cute & Devious. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cute/devious>.
Devious or Cute. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cute/devious.
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