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periphrastically

UK
/ˌpɛrɪˈfræstɪkli/
US
/ˌpɛrəˈfræstɪkli/

Translations

periphrasticallyadverb
UK
/ˌpɛrɪˈfræstɪkli/
US
/ˌpɛrəˈfræstɪkli/
de manière périphrastiqueEmploi soutenu ; rend l’idée d’une expression indirecte et détournée.
The politician answered the question periphrastically, avoiding a direct response.
Le politicien a répondu de manière périphrastique à la question, en évitant une réponse directe.
Additional translations
périphrastiquementPlus rare ; registre technique ou littéraire.
Synonyms
circumlocutorily
euphemistically
roundaboutly
indirectly

Definitions

periphrasticallyadverb
In a roundabout or indirect manner, often using more words than necessary.
The politician answered the question periphrastically, avoiding a direct response.
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