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Devious (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive; "a devious character"; "shifty eyes".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Shifty

Related Words

  • Deviousness (noun)

Meaning 2

Indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading; "used devious means to achieve success"; "gave oblique answers to direct questions"; "oblique political maneuvers".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Oblique

Related Words

  • Deviousness (noun)

Meaning 3

Deviating from a straight course; "a scenic but devious route"; "a long and circuitous journey by train and boat"; "a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Roundabout
  • Circuitous

Related Words

  • Deviousness (noun)
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