Pronunciation: /ˌsɜrkəmˈloʊˌkjuʃən/
noun a roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea
A1 I don't like when people use circumlocution instead of just saying what they mean.
A2 The speaker's circumlocution made it difficult to understand the main point of the presentation.
B1 The politician's use of circumlocution in his speech was seen as an attempt to avoid answering the question directly.
B2 The author's clever circumlocution added depth and complexity to the novel.
C1 The lawyer's skillful circumlocution in the courtroom helped sway the jury in his client's favor.
C2 The professor's lecture was filled with intricate circumlocution that left the students both intrigued and confused.
formal The speaker's constant use of circumlocution made it difficult for the audience to follow his main point.
informal Stop with the circumlocution and just get to the point already!
slang Quit beating around the bush and just say what you mean instead of using circumlocution.
figurative Her circumlocution was like a maze, leading me in circles without ever reaching a clear conclusion.
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