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English adjective: circuitous

1. circuitous marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct


SamplesThe explanation was circuitous and puzzling.
A roundabout paragraph.
Hear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend.


Synonymsroundabout


Similarindirect


Antonymsdirect

2. circuitous deviating from a straight course


SamplesA scenic but devious route.
A long and circuitous journey by train and boat.
A roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic.


Synonymsdevious, roundabout


Similarindirect


Antonymsdirect









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