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