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devious


de·vi·ous

adj \ˈdē-vē-əs, -vyəs\

Definition of DEVIOUS

1
a : wandering, roundabout <a devious path> b : moving without a fixed course : errant <devious breezes>
3
a : deviating from a right, accepted, or common course <devious conduct> b : not straightforward : cunning <a devious politician>; also : deceptive <a devious trick>
de·vi·ous·ly adverb
de·vi·ous·ness noun

Examples of DEVIOUS

  1. a dishonest and devious politician
  2. He took us by a devious route to the center of the city.

Origin of DEVIOUS

Latin devius, from de from + via way — more at de-, way
First Known Use: 1599

Rhymes with DEVIOUS

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