Synonyms for circumlocutionary
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Articulated in a roundabout manner; tautological or with repetitive language.
The old man's rambling yarn was circumlocutionary.
Example sentences
- winding I'm getting tired of driving on this winding road.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| circumlocutionary | steady | |
| winding | steady | |
| circumlocutory | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- winding2
- 14 letters
- circumlocutory
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (winding2 = 2 syllables).