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periphrastically
UK
/ˌpɛrɪˈfræstɪkli/
US
/ˌpɛrəˈfræstɪkli/
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periphrastically
adverb
UK
/ˌpɛrɪˈfræstɪkli/
US
/ˌpɛrəˈfræstɪkli/
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перифрастически
He explained the concept periphrastically, using many words to convey a simple idea.
Он объяснил концепцию перифрастически, используя много слов, чтобы передать простую идею.
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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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circumlocutorily
indirectly
roundaboutly
euphemistically
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