devious - Meaning in Punjabi

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devious - Meaning in Punjabi

Definitions and Meaning of devious in English

devious adjective

1. deviating from a straight course

   Synonyms

   circuitous, roundabout

   ਟੇਢਾ, ਟੇਢੀ, ਟੇਢੀਆਂ, ਟੇਢੇ

   Examples

   • "a long and circuitous journey by train and boat"
   • "a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic"
   • "a scenic but devious route"
2. indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

   Synonyms

   oblique

   ਟੇਢਾ, ...Subscribe

   Examples

   • "gave oblique answers to direct questions"
   • "oblique political maneuvers"
   • "used devious means to achieve success"
3. characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive

   Synonyms

   shifty

   Examples

   • "a devious character"
   • "shifty eyes"

Synonyms of devious

• circuitous, roundabout
• oblique
• shifty

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