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circuitous
[ ser-kyoo-i-tuhs ]
adjective
- roundabout; not direct:
a circuitous route; a circuitous argument.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms: ,
circuitous
/ əˈːɪə /
adjective
- indirect and lengthy; roundabout
a circuitous route
Derived Forms
- ˈܾٴdzܲ, adverb
- ˈܾٴdzܲԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·i·ٴdzܲ· adverb
- ·i·ٴdzܲ·Ա noun
- ԴDzc·i·ٴdzܲ adjective
- non·i·ٴdzܲ· adverb
- non·i·ٴdzܲ·Ա noun
- ܲc·i·ٴdzܲ adjective
- un·i·ٴdzܲ· adverb
- un·i·ٴdzܲ·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of circuitous1
Example Sentences
The criticism of Harris’ delayed decision, which is expected to come this summer, varies from sharp and direct to oblique and circuitous.
But the book’s circuitous, meandering structure, including a major digression about one of Siegfried’s sisters, tests the reader’s patience.
This could also come, more circuitously, through the application of a planned carbon trade tax in various jurisdictions.
The UN experts map a circuitous route showing how it is transported to close to the Rwandan border.
Collison and Andrew began a long journey home, taking a circuitous route to check on a couple more properties and back again past Oma’s house, which remained in good condition.
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