Definition of Devious
Devious
de·vi·ous


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(adjective)
Having or showing a sneaky or dishonest quality.

e.g. The devious plot twist in the movie caught me off guard.

(adjective)
wandering about or moving without a fixed course;

e.g. The whirlwind of snow was devious and left people wondering which road to travel in the white-out.

(adjective)
deviating from a right, accepted, or common course, or out of the way;

e.g. They traveled on a devious path that led them to a dead end.



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