How to pronounce "devious"

• "devious" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "devious"

Adjective

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"

Synonyms:

• devious
• oblique

Adjective

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

Synonyms:

• devious
• shifty

Adjective

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"

Synonyms:

• devious
• circuitous
• roundabout