Word of the DayJanuary 26, 2025

circumlocution

Definition

a roundabout way of speaking, trying to avoid giving a direct answer

Example Usage

the salesman relied on circumlocution to dodge the customer's question

Synonyms

  • long-winded
  • evasive
  • periphrasis
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