Meaning of the word circuitous in English

What does circuitous mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

circuitous

US /sɝːˈkjuː.ə.t̬əs/
UK /sɜːˈkjuː.ɪ.təs/

Adjective

1.

longer than the most direct way

Example:
The road to the village was long and circuitous.
We took a circuitous route to avoid the traffic.
2.

not direct or to the point

Example:
His explanation was so circuitous that I got lost.
She used a circuitous argument to avoid answering directly.