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
[ Syn: oblique ]
characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive; a devious character; shifty eyes
[ Syn: shifty ]
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
[ Syn: circuitous , roundabout ]