ଅର୍ଥ : Indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way. Misleading.
ଉଦାହରଣ :
Used devious means to achieve success.
Gave oblique answers to direct questions.
Oblique political maneuvers.
ସମକକ୍ଷ : oblique
ଅର୍ଥ : Characterized by insincerity or deceit. Evasive.
ଉଦାହରଣ :
A devious character.
Shifty eyes.
ସମକକ୍ଷ : shifty
ଅର୍ଥ : Deviating from a straight course.
ଉଦାହରଣ :
A scenic but devious route.
A long and circuitous journey by train and boat.
A roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic.
ସମକକ୍ଷ : circuitous, roundabout