circumlocution
US /ˌsɝː.kəm.ləˈkjuː.ʃən/
UK /ˌsɝː.kəm.ləˈkjuː.ʃən/
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percakapan berbelit-belit, ungkapan berbelit, kata-kata berlebihan
the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive
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His speech was full of circumlocution, avoiding the main issue.
Ucapannya penuh dengan percakapan berbelit-belit, mengelakkan isu utama.
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The politician's answer was a masterclass in circumlocution.
Jawapan ahli politik itu adalah kelas induk dalam percakapan berbelit-belit.