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CIRCUITOUS Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word circuitous. (exact relations)
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roundabout
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island

• a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement

adjective satellite

• marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

• deviating from a straight course

indirect
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination

• descended from a common ancestor but through different lines

• extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action

adjective satellite

• having intervening factors or persons or influences

• not as a direct effect or consequence

convoluted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• rolled longitudinally upon itself

• highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious

meandering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of a path e.g.

serpentine
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• resembling a serpent in form

winding
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of winding or twisting

adjective satellite

• marked by repeated turns and bends

• of a path e.g.

devious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

• characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive

• deviating from a straight course

tortuous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious

• marked by repeated turns and bends

• not straightforward

Alternatives for ROUNDABOUT

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