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CIRCUMLOCUTORY

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Circumlocutory.

Circumlocutory - as an adjective satellite

Roundabout and unnecessarily wordy

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ambagious14circumlocutiousperiphrastic21

Circumlocutory - as an adjective

Characterised by circumlocution; periphrastic; verbose.

Example: "The officials set to work in regular circumlocutory order. -chambers's journal."

Example Sentences

"His speech was so circumlocutory that nobody could understand his main point."
"The author's writing style is unnecessarily circumlocutory, making it difficult to follow the story."
"The professor's circumlocutory explanation only confused the students even more."
"She tends to use circumlocutory phrases instead of being direct in her communication."
"The politician's circumlocutory answers avoided addressing the actual question."
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Word Game Points

Is CIRCUMLOCUTORY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, circumlocutory is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CIRCUMLOCUTORY has a SCRABBLE points total of 25.

Is CIRCUMLOCUTORY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, circumlocutory is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CIRCUMLOCUTORY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 31.

Is CIRCUMLOCUTORY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, circumlocutory is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CIRCUMLOCUTORY has a WORDFEUD points total of 30.

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