Dē'vi-ōūs, a.

a. [Lat. devius, from de and via, way.]

1. Out of a straight line; winding; varying from directness; as, a devious path or way.
2. Going out of the right or common course of conduct; erring; as, a devious step.

Syn.—Wandering; roving; rambling; excursive; vagrant.