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devious::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | oblique |
| Derivation | deviousness |
used devious means to achieve success.
devious::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | circuitous, roundabout |
| Derivation | deviousness |
a scenic but devious route.
devious::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | shifty |
| Derivation | deviousness |
a devious character.
Examples of devious
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Plus, the pins were placed in more devious spots, leaving little room for error.
From the stltoday.com
The bad news is that more devious forms of malware are cropping up all the time.
From the economist.com
Seward was often pompous and at times devious, as his numerous critics asserted.
From the stltoday.com
It has tremendous potential, but the political situation has turned more devious.
From the businessweek.com
He is arrogant, double-crossing and devious and Callis has all this in abundance.
From the newarkadvertiser.co.uk
I can imagine the coaches'meeting at which this devious strategy was cooked up.
From the guardian.co.uk
Don't attempt to meet devious tactics practiced by some in the same manner today.
From the kansas.com
Kaufman has constructed a most devious puzzle, a labyrinth of an endangered mind.
From the time.com
I let it slide because it didn't feel as devious as putting puree in a brownie.
From the news-journalonline.com
- 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"
- Characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive; "a devious character"; "shifty eyes"
- 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"
- (deviously) in a devious manner; "he got the promotion by behaving deviously"
- (deviousness) the quality of being oblique and rambling indirectly
- Pleaser USA, Inc. is a major privately traded shoe and accessory supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered right on the outskirts of L.A. in Fullerton. It is the world's leading supplier of sexy shoes. As of 2008, it employed just under 1,000 people worldwide.
- DEVIOUS is a fan-made Doctor Who story; it has never been broadcasted but it can be found on the Special Features DVD disc of the classic Doctor Who story The War Games. In the final scene Jon Pertwee appears in what was to be his last appearance as the third Doctor. ...
- Devious is the ninth book in The It Girl series created by Cecily von Ziegesar. It was released 1 November 2009.
- Deviating; not straightforward, not honest, not frank; not standard
