Meaning of the word devious in English

What does devious mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

devious

US /ˈdiː.vi.əs/
UK /ˈdiː.vi.əs/

Adjective

1.

Devious people or plans and methods are dishonest, often in a complicated way, but often also smart and successful:

Example:
You have to be devious if you're going to succeed in business.
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