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devious
('d/i/v/i//@/s
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adjective (a)
- Out of a straight line; winding; varying from directness; as, a devious path or way.(adjective)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading(adj.all)Example:
Used devious means to achieve success.
source: wordnet30 - characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive(adj.all)Example:
A devious character.
source: wordnet30 - deviating from a straight course(adj.all)Example:
A scenic but devious route.
source: wordnet30