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英英字典: devious


KK Pronunciation

〔 ˋdivIәs 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˊdiːviәs 〕


Overview of adj devious

The adj devious has 3 senses


  • devious, oblique -- (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")

  • devious, shifty -- (characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive; "a devious character"; "shifty eyes")

  • devious, circuitous, roundabout -- (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")

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