Definition of devious

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• devious is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• devious is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• devious is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of devious

• indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading (adjective)

  Examples

  1. used devious means to achieve success

  Synonyms

  1. oblique
• deviating from a straight course (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a scenic but devious route

  Synonyms

  1. circuitous
  2. roundabout
• characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a devious character

  Synonyms

  1. shifty

See definition of devious in Merriam Webster