devious

Words with a similar base: devious

'devious'

[devious.s.01] as in: indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

Examples:
used devious means to achieve success
gave oblique answers to direct questions
oblique political maneuvers

'devious'

[devious.s.02] as in: characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive

Examples:
a devious character
shifty eyes

'devious'

[devious.s.03] as in: deviating from a straight course

Examples:
a scenic but devious route
a long and circuitous journey by train and boat
a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic

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