Grade 5

devious (de-vi-ous)

Definition


adjective.
clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means

Example Sentence

She had a devious look on her face that meant she was up to no good.

Synonyms

shifty; unscrupulous; wily; cunning

Antonyms

honest; innocent

Rhymes

  • devious
  • nevius
  • previous