Both Uses of
devious
in
Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
- Ruth was a pale but complicated woman given to deviousness and ultra-fine manners.
Chpt 3 *deviousness = deceit (not honest and straightforward) -- often in a complicated, clever manner
- Devious, jealous, traitorous, and evil.†
Chpt 11
Definition:
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(devious as in: a devious plan) deceitful (not honest and straightforward) -- often in a complicated, clever manner