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circuitous

/ circuitous /
adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

adjective satellite Sense 1
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
"the explanation was circuitous and puzzling"
"a roundabout paragraph"
"hear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend"
Similar:
indirect
adjective satellite Sense 2
deviating from a straight course
"a scenic but devious route"
"a long and circuitous journey by train and boat"
"a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic"
Similar:
indirect
Semantic Complexity
39%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
2
Total Relationships
2
Times Searched
2
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