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roundabout vs devious

devious vs roundabout

roundabout is a noun but devious is not a noun.

roundabout and devious both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
roundabout Yes Yes No No
devious No Yes No No
As adjectives, roundabout and devious are synonyms defined as:
  • roundabout and devious: deviating from a straight course
Other synonyms of roundabout include circuitous.
roundabout (noun) devious (noun)
a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island
a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement
roundabout (adjective) devious (adjective)
deviating from a straight course deviating from a straight course
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
Difference between roundabout and devious

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