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CIRCUMLOCUTIOUS

(adj.sat)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Circumlocutious.

Circumlocutious - as an adjective satellite

Roundabout and unnecessarily wordy

Example: "Had a preference for circumlocutious (or circumlocutory) rather than forthright expression"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ambagious14circumlocutory25periphrastic21

Example Sentences

"His circumlocutious explanation only served to confuse the audience further."
"The speaker was known for his circumlocutious way of answering questions."
"She resorted to using circumlocutious language to avoid expressing her true feelings."
"The report was filled with circumlocutious phrases that made it difficult to understand."
"His circumlocutious storytelling style made the plot of the movie hard to follow."
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Is CIRCUMLOCUTIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
No, circumlocutious is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is CIRCUMLOCUTIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
No, circumlocutious is NOT valid for Words With Friends
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CIRCUMLOCUTIOUS is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is CIRCUMLOCUTIOUS a valid WordFeud word?
No, circumlocutious is NOT valid for WordFeud
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