Indirection

C1 16+

Synonyms of indirection

Antonyms of indirection

Collocations of indirection

subtle indirection
Frequency: 70 %

She employed subtle indirection to steer the conversation in her favor.

clever indirection
Frequency: 60 %

His clever indirection allowed him to avoid directly answering the question.

tactful indirection
Frequency: 50 %

She used tactful indirection to gently suggest improvements without causing offense.

artful indirection
Frequency: 45 %

The politician's speech was filled with artful indirection to avoid making any concrete promises.

delicate indirection
Frequency: 40 %

The delicate indirection of his remarks hinted at a deeper meaning.

Idiomatic Expressions for indirection

  • Phrase: talk in circles
    Meaning: to speak indirectly or confusingly; to avoid giving a clear answer
    Usage: He talked in circles for hours without actually answering the question.