Devious word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "devious" word

[adjective] 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"
[adjective] 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"
[adjective] characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive; "a devious character"; "shifty eyes"

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\De"vi*ous\, a. [L. devius; de + via way. See {Viaduct}.] 1. Out of a straight line; winding; varying from directness; as, a devious path or way. 2. Going out of the right or common course; going astray; erring; wandering; as, a devious step. Syn: Wandering; roving; rambling; vagrant. -- {De"vi*ous*ly}, adv. -- {De"vi*ous*ness}, n.

Synonyms for devious

circuitous, indirect, oblique, roundabout, shifty, untrustworthy, untrusty

Related terms: backhanded, canny, cunning, deviating, elaborate, errant, foxy, implicated, insidious, intricate, mixed up, oblique, retired, shifty, sneaky, subtle, swerving, twisting, unconscientious, unconscionable, unstraightforward, vagrant

The fun area, different aproach to word »devious«

Let's analyse "devious" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Four vowels. 57.1% of vowels is 18.5% more then average English word. Written in backwards: SUOIVED. Average typing speed for these characters is 1930 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.. . ...- .. --- ..- ...

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: devious: 5 + 9 + 6 + 3 = 23, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: devious: 4 + 5 + 4 + 9 + 6 + 3 + 1 = 32, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful
V (1)	22	Fool	Fun, Joyous, Persistant, Risk taker, Childish

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