DEVIOUS — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
devious
Deviating from a straight course.
Приклади
- A scenic but devious route.
- A long and circuitous journey by train and boat.
- A roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic.
Indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading.
Приклади
- Used devious means to achieve success.
- Gave oblique answers to direct questions.
- Oblique political maneuvers.
Characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive.
Приклади
- A devious character.
- Shifty eyes.
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