Adjective
1. indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading;
"used devious means to achieve success""gave oblique answers to direct questions""oblique political maneuvers"2. characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive;
"a devious character""shifty eyes"3. deviating from a straight course;
"a scenic but devious route""a long and circuitous journey by train and boat""a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic"