- not in a straight path; roundabout; winding
- deviating from the proper or usual course; going astray
- not straightforward or frank; deceiving
Origin of devious
Classical Latin devius from de-, off, from + via, road: see viaAn example of someone who would be described as devious is a person who lies to get his way.
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Origin of devious
Classical Latin devius from de-, off, from + via, road: see via
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adjective
Origin of devious
From Latin dēvius out-of-the-way dē- de- via road ; see wegh- in Indo-European roots.Related Forms:
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(comparative more devious, superlative most devious)
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