circumlocutorily

[US]/ˌsɜːkəm.ləˈkjuː.tər.ɪ.li/
[UK]/ˌsɝː.kəm.loʊˈkjuː.tɔːr.ɪ.li/

Translation

adv.in a roundabout manner; using many words to express something that could be said more directly and simply

Phrases & Collocations

speaking circumlocutorily

speaking overly circumlocutorily

Example Sentences

the diplomat spoke circumlocutorily to avoid directly addressing the controversial issue.

she explained the situation circumlocutorily, not wanting to offend anyone.

the professor circumlocutorily described the complex theory to make it accessible.

the politician answered circumlocutorily when asked about the scandal.

he referred to the problem circumlocutorily rather than naming it directly.

the document circumlocutorily outlined the policy changes without using specific terms.

the witness circumlocutorily testified about what she had seen.

the author circumlocutorily conveyed the novel's themes through symbolism.

the manager circumlocutorily communicated the budget cuts to the employees.

the journalist circumlocutorily discussed the economic crisis without naming specific countries.

the lawyer circumlocutorily presented the case to the jury.

the translator circumlocutorily rendered the expression to preserve its meaning.

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