Definition of Devious

1. Adjective. Indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading. "Oblique political maneuvers"

Exact synonyms: Oblique
Similar to: Indirect
Derivative terms: Deviousness, Obliqueness, Obliquity

2. Adjective. Characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive. "Shifty eyes"
Exact synonyms: Shifty
Similar to: Untrustworthy, Untrusty
Derivative terms: Deviousness, Shiftiness

3. Adjective. Deviating from a straight course. "A roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic"
Exact synonyms: Circuitous, Roundabout
Similar to: Indirect
Derivative terms: Deviousness

Definition of Devious

1. a. Out of a straight line; winding; varying from directness; as, a devious path or way.

Definition of Devious

1. Adjective. Deviating; not straightforward or honest, not frank; not standard. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Devious

1. indirect [adj] - See also: indirect

Lexicographical Neighbors of Devious

devilless
devillike
devilline
devilling
devilment
devilments
devilries
devilry
devils
devilship
deviltries
deviltry
devilwood
devilwoods
deviometer
devious (current term)
deviously
deviousness
deviousnesses
devirgination
devirginations
devisable
devisal
devisals
devise
devised
devisee
devisees

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