periphrastically

UK
/ˌpɛrɪˈfræstɪkli/
US
/ˌpɛrəˈfræstɪkli/
periphrasticallyadverb
UK
/ˌpɛrɪˈfræstɪkli/
US
/ˌpɛrəˈfræstɪkli/
Übersetzungen
He explained the concept periphrastically, using many words to convey a simple idea.
Он объяснил концепцию перифрастически, используя много слов, чтобы передать простую идею.
Definitionen
In a roundabout or indirect manner, often using more words than necessary.
The politician answered the question periphrastically, avoiding a direct response.