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devious

/ devious /
adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

adjective satellite Sense 1
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"
Similar:
indirect
adjective satellite Sense 2
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"
Similar:
indirect
adjective satellite Sense 3
characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
"a devious character"
"shifty eyes"
Similar:
untrustworthy untrusty
Semantic Complexity
48%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
4
Total Relationships
4
Times Searched
18
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indirect untrustworthy untrusty