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Synonyms for devious in English

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  1. devious:

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Detailed Synonyms for devious in English

devious:

devious adj

  1. devious
    – deviating from a straight course 1
    roundabout; devious; circuitous
    – deviating from a straight course 1
    • roundabout adj
      • a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic1
    • devious adj
      • a scenic but devious route1
    • circuitous adj
      • a long and circuitous journey by train and boat1
  2. devious
    – indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading 1
    oblique; devious
    – indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading 1
    • oblique adj
      • gave oblique answers to direct questions1
      • oblique political maneuvers1
    • devious adj
      • used devious means to achieve success1
  3. devious
    – characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive 1
    shifty; devious
    – characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive 1

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Related Definitions for "devious":

  1. deviating from a straight course1
    • a scenic but devious route1
  2. indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading1
    • used devious means to achieve success1
  3. characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive1
    • a devious character1







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