Adjective
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deviating from a straight course
"a scenic but devious route"
"a long and circuitous journey by train and boat"
"a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic"
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characterized by insincerity or deceit
evasive
"a devious character"
"shifty eyes"
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indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way
misleading
"used devious means to achieve success"
"gave oblique answers to direct questions"
"oblique political maneuvers"