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Meaning of circumlocutory

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

circumlocutory

adjective

Definitions

  1. Characterised by circumlocution; periphrastic; verbose.

    Example: The officials set to work in regular circumlocutory order. -Chambers's Journal.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/circumlocutory

Related words

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