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devious vs circuitous

circuitous vs devious

devious and circuitous both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
devious No Yes No No
circuitous No Yes No No
As adjectives, devious and circuitous are synonyms defined as:
  • devious and circuitous: deviating from a straight course
Other synonyms of devious include roundabout.
devious (adjective) circuitous (adjective)
deviating from a straight course deviating from a straight course
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
Difference between devious and circuitous

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