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ROUNDABOUT WAY Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase roundabout way. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase roundabout way. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for ROUNDABOUT WAY

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detour
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)

verb

• travel via a detour

circuitous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

• deviating from a straight course

devious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

• characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive

• deviating from a straight course

indirectly
adverbadv
adverb

• not in a forthright manner

meandering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of a path e.g.

tortuous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious

• marked by repeated turns and bends

• not straightforward

wandering
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• travelling about without any clear destination

adjective satellite

• migratory

• of a path e.g.

• having no fixed course

Best Hypernyms For ROUNDABOUT WAY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for roundabout way, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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