devious (Meaning)
devious (s)
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
deviating from a straight course
devious (a.)
Out of a straight line; winding; varying from directness; as, a devious path or way.
Going out of the right or common course; going astray; erring; wandering; as, a devious step.
Synonyms & Antonyms of devious
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Synonyms:
- shady
- crafty
- guileful
- scheming
- beguiling
- cagey
- wily
- slippery
- fraudulent
- treacherous
- cagy
- designing
- foxy
- deceitful
- dishonest
- artful
- deceptive
- shrewd
- tricky
- sly
- dodgy
- crooked
- slick
Antonyms:
- aboveboard
- simpleminded
- aboveboard
- childlike
- unconcealed
- childlike
- unvarnished
- unworldly
- patent
- natural
- unworldly
- unaffected
- unpretentious
- unvarnished
- natural
- unpretending
- frank
- unconcealed
- unpretending
- unsophisticated
- impressionable
- impressionable
- unpretentious
- undesigning
- patent
- simpleminded
- unsophisticated
- frank
- undesigning
- candid
- candid
- unaffected
Synonyms:
- calculating
- knavish
- shifty
- concealed
- stealthy
- plotting
- oblique
- smooth-tongued
- circular
- furtive
- underhanded
- backhanded
- glib
- sharp
- serpentine
- insinuating
- unscrupulous
- underhand
- covert
- mealy
- double-dealing
- secret
- hypocritical
- insincere
- two-faced
- surreptitious
- Machiavellian
- roundabout
- sneaky
- circuitous
- undercover
- clandestine
- facile
- astute
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devious Sentence Examples
- His devious plan to undermine his rival was carefully crafted over many months.
- With a devious smile, she plotted her next move in the intricate game of politics.
- The devious con artist tricked unsuspecting victims out of their life savings with his smooth talk and cunning schemes.
- She was known for her devious tactics in the courtroom, often catching her opponents off guard with unexpected maneuvers.
- The devious maze of alleyways in the old city made it easy for criminals to evade capture.
- Despite his outward charm, he harbored a devious streak that could catch people off guard.
- The devious cat stalked its prey silently through the tall grass, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
- His devious mind was always at work, constantly scheming and plotting his next move.
- The devious twist in the plot of the novel left readers stunned and eager for more.
- With a devious glint in his eye, he revealed his true intentions and left his former allies in disbelief.
FAQs About the word devious
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading, characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive, deviating from a straight courseOut of a str
cute,cunning, subtle, shady, crafty, guileful, scheming, beguiling, cagey, wily
innocent, straightforward, honest, direct, simple, public, forthright, guileless, obvious, artless
His devious plan to undermine his rival was carefully crafted over many months.
With a devious smile, she plotted her next move in the intricate game of politics.
The devious con artist tricked unsuspecting victims out of their life savings with his smooth talk and cunning schemes.
She was known for her devious tactics in the courtroom, often catching her opponents off guard with unexpected maneuvers.
