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ROUNDABOUT Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word roundabout. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word roundabout. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ROUNDABOUT

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circuitous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

• deviating from a straight course

convoluted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• rolled longitudinally upon itself

• highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious

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

meandering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of a path e.g.

rotary
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• relating to or characterized by rotation

noun

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

• electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versa

adjective satellite

• describing a circle; moving in a circle

merry-go-round
nounn
noun

• a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose)

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

traffic circle
nounn
noun

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

carousel
nounn
noun

• a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers

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

carrousel
nounn
noun

• a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers

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

circle
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

• an unofficial association of people or groups

• something approximating the shape of a circle

• movement once around a course

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

• street names for flunitrazepam

• a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra

• any circular or rotating mechanism

verb

• travel around something

• move in a circular path above (someone or something)

• form or draw a circle around

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

whirligig
nounn
noun

• a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

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

verb

• whirl or spin like a whirligig

Best Hypernyms For ROUNDABOUT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for roundabout, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for CIRCUITOUS

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