English adjective: devious | |||
| 1. | devious indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading | ||
| Samples | Used devious means to achieve success. Gave oblique answers to direct questions. Oblique political maneuvers. | ||
| Synonyms | oblique | ||
| Similar | indirect | ||
| Antonyms | direct | ||
| 2. | devious characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive | ||
| Samples | A devious character. Shifty eyes. | ||
| Synonyms | shifty | ||
| Similar | untrustworthy, untrusty | ||
| Antonyms | trustworthy, trusty | ||
| 3. | devious deviating from a straight course | ||
| Samples | A scenic but devious route. A long and circuitous journey by train and boat. A roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic. | ||
| Synonyms | circuitous, roundabout | ||
| Similar | indirect | ||
| Antonyms | direct | ||