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devious

UK
/ˈdiːviəs/
US
/ˈdiviəs/

Translations

deviousadjective
more devious
Comp.
most devious
Super.
UK
/ˈdiːviəs/
US
/ˈdiviəs/
retorsSe dit d’une personne ou d’une conduite qui recourt à des moyens détournés ou malhonnêtes pour parvenir à ses fins.
The devious politician manipulated the facts to gain public support.
Le politicien retors a manipulé les faits pour obtenir le soutien du public.
sinueuxS’emploie pour un chemin ou un trajet qui n’est pas direct.
The devious path through the forest took longer but was more scenic.
Le sentier sinueux à travers la forêt a pris plus de temps, mais il était plus pittoresque.
Additional translations
sournoisSouligne le caractère dissimulé, peu franc ou suspect.
détournéSe dit d’un trajet ou d’un itinéraire indirect, moins direct que la voie la plus courte.
Synonyms
sly
cunning
crafty
wily
insidious
underhanded
duplicitous
deceitful
Antonyms
straightforward
honest
direct

Definitions

deviousadjective
Showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals.
The devious politician manipulated the facts to gain public support.
Not straightforward; shifty or crooked.
Her devious smile made it clear she was up to something.
Departing from the most direct way; circuitous; indirect.
The devious path through the forest took longer but was more scenic.
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