Antonyms for devious

Grammar : Adj

Spell : dee-vee-uhs

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdi vi əs

Definition of devious

Origin : 1590s, "out of the way," from Latin devius "out of the way, remote, off the main road," from de via (see deviate). Originally in the Latin literal sense; figurative sense of "deceitful" is first recorded 1630s. Related: Deviously; deviousness. Figurative senses of the Latin word were "retired, sequestered, wandering in the byways, foolish, inconsistent."

adj dishonest, crafty
adj crooked; indirect

Example sentences :

In arriving at this decision her mind traveled a number of devious roads.
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

We will go by devious ways, and so, I hope, will reach Sherwood in safety.
Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle

I have approached by the most devious and undiscovered paths.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

He might approach the subject by these devious ways, he told himself.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

Perplexed by his devious ramble, he was more at fault than ever.
Extract from : « Chronicles of Border Warfare » by Alexander Scott Withers

They returned to the carriage by devious paths; when they were in, she said, "But couldn't you get it renewed?"
Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster

And to that devious course the Government had already been driven.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930 » by Various

From afar, scared groups of men and women watched his devious progress.
Extract from : « Almayer's Folly » by Joseph Conrad

The walks meandered about in the most winding and devious ways.
Extract from : « Rollo in Paris » by Jacob Abbott

Some of the ways were devious and not suitable for publicity.
Extract from : « Mizora: A Prophecy » by Mary E. Bradley

Synonyms for devious

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