CIRCUITOUS
Dictionary entry overview: What does circuitous mean? • CIRCUITOUS (adjective)
The adjective CIRCUITOUS has 2 senses:
1. marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
2. deviating from a straight course
Familiarity information: CIRCUITOUS used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• CIRCUITOUS (adjective)
Meaning:
Marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
Synonyms:
circuitous; roundabout
Context examples:
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 (extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action)
Meaning:
Deviating from a straight course
Synonyms:
circuitous; roundabout; devious
Context examples:
a scenic but devious route / a long and circuitous journey by train and boat / a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic
Similar:
indirect (not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination)
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