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:
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The road to the village was long and circuitous.
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We took a circuitous route to avoid the traffic.
2.
not direct or to the point
Example:
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His explanation was so circuitous that I got lost.
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She used a circuitous argument to avoid answering directly.