Circumlocution

C2 16+

Synonyms of circumlocution

Antonyms of circumlocution

Collocations of circumlocution

verbose circumlocution
Frequency: 70 %

His verbose circumlocution made it difficult to understand his point.

evasive circumlocution
Frequency: 60 %

Her evasive circumlocution only added to the confusion.

repetitive circumlocution
Frequency: 50 %

The repetitive circumlocution in his speech annoyed the audience.

confusing circumlocution
Frequency: 45 %

The confusing circumlocution only served to obfuscate the issue further.

unnecessary circumlocution
Frequency: 40 %

His unnecessary circumlocution could have been avoided with a simple explanation.

Idiomatic Expressions for circumlocution

  • Phrase: talk in circles
    Meaning: to speak in a way that is confusing or indirect, often using unnecessary words
    Usage: His tendency to talk in circles with circumlocution made it difficult to understand his point.