Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Circumlocutory.
Circumlocutory - as an adjective satellite
Roundabout and unnecessarily wordy
Example: "Had a preference for circumlocutious (or circumlocutory) rather than forthright expression"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ambagiouscircumlocutiousperiphrasticCircumlocutory - as an adjective
Characterised by circumlocution; periphrastic; verbose.
Example: "The officials set to work in regular circumlocutory order. -chambers's journal."
Example Sentences
"His speech was so circumlocutory that nobody could understand his main point."
"The author's writing style is unnecessarily circumlocutory, making it difficult to follow the story."
"The professor's circumlocutory explanation only confused the students even more."
"She tends to use circumlocutory phrases instead of being direct in her communication."
"The politician's circumlocutory answers avoided addressing the actual question."
Word Game Points
Is CIRCUMLOCUTORY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, circumlocutory is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CIRCUMLOCUTORY has a SCRABBLE points total of 25.
Is CIRCUMLOCUTORY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, circumlocutory is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCIRCUMLOCUTORY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 31.
Is CIRCUMLOCUTORY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, circumlocutory is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCIRCUMLOCUTORY has a WORDFEUD points total of 30.
