Associations to the word «Devious»

DEVIOUS, adjective. Deviating; not straightforward or honest, not frank; not standard.

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".

DEVIOUS, adjective. Characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive; "a devious character"; "shifty eyes".

DEVIOUS, 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".