devious
Translation
devious, cunning, underhand, indirect
Examples
He has a devious mind.
He has a devious mind.
We took a devious route to the house.
We took a devious route to the house.
Grammar Patterns
a ((devious)) ((noun)) describing a person or plan as dishonest He has a devious mind.
a ((devious)) ((noun)) describing a route as not direct We took a devious route home.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cunning, crafty, sly, indirect; Antonyms: direct, honest, straightforward
Etymology
From Latin 'devius' meaning 'out of the way', from 'de-' (away from) + 'via' (way, road).
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'de'viates from the straight path ('via') to be dishonest.