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circumlocutory
UK
/ˌsɜː.kəm.ləˈkjuː.tər.i/
US
/ˌsɜr.kəm.loʊˈkjuː.tɔːr.i/
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circumlocutory
adjective
more circumlocutory
Comp.
most circumlocutory
Super.
UK
/ˌsɜː.kəm.ləˈkjuː.tər.i/
US
/ˌsɜr.kəm.loʊˈkjuː.tɔːr.i/
Translations
многословный
The circumlocutory explanation left the audience confused.
Многословное объяснение оставило аудиторию в замешательстве.
уклончивый
His circumlocutory response made it difficult to understand his true intentions.
Его уклончивый ответ затруднял понимание его истинных намерений.
Definitions
Using many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive.
His circumlocutory explanation left everyone more confused than before.
Synonyms
periphrastic
evasive
long-winded
wordy
verbose
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