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Meaning of 'devious' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Devious [ a.]
- Out of a straight line; winding; varying from directness; as, a devious path or way.
- Going out of the right or common course; going astray; erring; wandering; as, a devious step.

Meaning of 'devious' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . devious [ s]
Meaning (1):
- characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
Example in sentence:
  • a devious character;
  • shifty eyes
Meaning (2):
- deviating from a straight course
Example in sentence:
  • a long and circuitous journey by train and boat;
  • a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic;
  • a scenic but devious route
Meaning (3):
- indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
Example in sentence:
  • gave oblique answers to direct questions;
  • oblique political maneuvers;
  • used devious means to achieve success

Nearby Words:

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