Ambages

Pronunciation: /ˈæmbəˌdʒiːz/

Definitions of ambages

noun evasive or ambiguous language

Example Sentences

A1 I didn't understand the ambages he used to explain the directions.

A2 The teacher's ambages made it difficult for the students to follow the lesson.

B1 The politician's speech was full of ambages, leaving the audience confused.

B2 The lawyer's ambages in court were cleverly crafted to confuse the jury.

C1 The author's use of ambages added depth and complexity to the novel.

C2 The diplomat's ambages were carefully calculated to navigate the delicate negotiations.

Examples of ambages in a Sentence

formal The lawyer's speech was full of ambages, making it difficult for the jury to understand.

informal Stop beating around the bush and just tell me the truth without any ambages.

slang I can't stand all the ambages in his story, just get to the point!

figurative Her ambages were like a maze, leading me in circles without a clear answer.

Grammatical Forms of ambages

• plural: ambages
• comparative: more ambages
• superlative: most ambages
• present tense: ambages
• future tense: will ambages
• perfect tense: have ambages
• continuous tense: is ambaging
• singular: ambages
• positive degree: ambages
• infinitive: to ambages
• gerund: ambaging
• participle: ambaged

Origin and Evolution of ambages

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: Ambages comes from the Latin word 'ambages' meaning 'indirect ways or circumlocution'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ambages' has evolved to refer to convoluted or indirect speech or writing, often used in a negative context to describe confusing or unclear communication.