All devious antonyms
de·vi·ous
D d adverb devious
- on the up and up — to, toward, or in a more elevated position: to climb up to the top of a ladder.
- veraciously — habitually speaking the truth; truthful; honest: a veracious witness.
- aboveboard — An arrangement or deal that is aboveboard is legal and is being carried out openly and honestly. A person who is aboveboard is open and honest about what they are doing.
- overtly — openly; publicly.
adj devious
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- frank — direct and unreserved in speech; straightforward; sincere: Her criticism of my work was frank but absolutely fair.
- sincere — free of deceit, hypocrisy, or falseness; earnest: a sincere apology.
- forthright — going straight to the point; frank; direct; outspoken: It's sometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offense.
- naive — having or showing unaffected simplicity of nature or absence of artificiality; unsophisticated; ingenuous.
- artless — Someone who is artless is simple and honest, and does not think of deceiving other people.
- trustworthy — deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable: The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.
- truthful — telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.
- open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- fair — free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.
- straightforward — going or directed straight ahead: a straightforward gaze.
- direct — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
- straight — without a bend, angle, or curve; not curved; direct: a straight path.