Not expressed directly, by opposition to the accepted or proper way.
Deviating from a straight course.
Characterized by insincerity or deceit.
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"
departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading; "used devious means to achieve success"; "gave oblique answers to direct questions"; "oblique political maneuvers"
characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive; "a devious character"; "shifty eyes"
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"
deviating from a straight course
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading