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devious

/'d/i/v/i//@/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

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

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

    adj.all

    Examples
    Used devious means to achieve success.
    Synonyms oblique

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive

    adj.all

    Examples
    A devious character.
    Synonyms shifty

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. deviating from a straight course

    adj.all

    Examples
    A scenic but devious route.
    Synonyms circuitous roundabout

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

devilkindevilmentdevilrydevilshipdeviltrydevilwooddeviouslydeviousnessdevirginatedevirginationdevisabledevisal

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