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devious
devious
/ˈdiːviːəs/
adjective
(
)
Indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
(
oblique
,
devious
)
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
Used devious means to achieve success
used devious means to achieve success
Gave oblique answers to direct questions
gave oblique answers to direct questions
Oblique political maneuvers
oblique political maneuvers
Deviating from a straight course
(
circuitous
,
devious
,
roundabout
)
deviating from a straight course
A scenic but devious route
a scenic but devious route
A long and circuitous journey by train and boat
a long and circuitous journey by train and boat
A roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic
a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic
Characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
(
devious
,
shifty
)
characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
A devious character
a devious character
Shifty eyes
shifty eyes
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