Devious — synonyms, definition

1. devious (a)

aberrant ambiguous caustic circuitous covered crafty crooked cunning cynical deceitful derisive deviating dishonest divergent double-dealing errant erring evasive foxy furtive • • •

2. devious (Adjective)

shifty

devious (Adjective) — Indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading. ex. "used devious means to achieve success"

devious (Adjective) — Characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive. ex. "a devious character"

devious (Adjective) — Deviating from a straight course. ex. "a scenic but devious route"