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CIRCUITOUS

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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)

Sense 1

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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)

Sense 2

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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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