1. (

• devious ,
• oblique

) 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" ;

2. (

• devious ,
• shifty

) characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive; "a devious character"; "shifty eyes" ;

3. (

• devious ,
• circuitous ,
• roundabout

) 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" ;