a. | 1. | Out of a straight line; winding; varying from directness; |
2. | Going out of the right or common course; going astray; erring; wandering; |
Adj. | 1. | devious - 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: oblique |
2. | devious - characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive; "a devious character"; "shifty eyes" Synonyms: shifty | |
3. | devious - 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: circuitous, roundabout |