First Known Use: 1599
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devious
adjective de·vi·ous \ˈdē-vē-əs, -vyəs\
: willing to lie and trick people in order to get what is wanted
: not straight or direct : having many twists and turns
Full Definition of DEVIOUS
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a : wandering, roundabout <a devious path> b : moving without a fixed course : errant <devious breezes>
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a : deviating from a right, accepted, or common course <devious conduct> b : not straightforward : cunning <a devious politician>; also : deceptive <a devious trick>
— de·vi·ous·ly adverb
— de·vi·ous·ness noun
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devious
adjective de·vi·ous \ˈdē-vē-əs\
Definition of DEVIOUS for Kids
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: not straight : having many twists and turns <a devious trail>
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