devious
Translation
devious, cunning, indirect
Examples
He used devious methods to get what he wanted.
He used devious methods to get what he wanted.
We took a devious route to avoid the traffic.
We took a devious route to avoid the traffic.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) devious ((person/plan)) describing someone or something as dishonest He has a devious mind.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cunning, sly, underhanded; Antonyms: direct, honest, straightforward
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (away from) + 'via' (way). Literally 'off the way' or 'out of the common way'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'deviating' from the straight path of honesty.