Devious
Word | DEVIOUS |
Character | 7 |
Hyphenation | de vi ous |
Pronunciations | /ˈdiːvi.əs/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Devious"
What do we mean by devious?
Not straightforward; shifty. adjective
Departing from the correct or accepted way; erring. adjective
Deviating from the straight or direct course; roundabout. adjective
Away from a main road or course; distant or removed. adjective
Out of the direct or common way or track; circuitous; rambling: as, a devious course.
Moving on or pursuing a winding or confused course.
Erring; going astray from rectitude or the divine precepts.
Synonyms Circuitous, roundabout, tortuous, indirect, erratic, roving, rambling, straying. See irregular.
Out of a straight line; winding; varying from directness. adjective
Going out of the right or common course; going astray; erring; wandering. adjective
Deviating; not straightforward or honest, not frank; not standard. adjective
Indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading adjective
Deviating from a straight course adjective
Characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive adjective
Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank
Roundabout, circuitous, deviating from the direct or ordinary route
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