Synonyms of circumlocutory
7 similar words
Another word for circumlocutory is periphrastic. Other synonyms of circumlocutory are circumlocuitous.
Synonyms and similar words for circumlocutory
adjectiveCharacterised by circumlocution; overly wordy.
- periphrasticIndirect in naming an entity; circumlocutory.
- verbose
- circuitous
- circumlocuitousCharacterised by circumlocution.
- circumlocutiousCircumlocutional.
- circumlocutionalOf or relating to circumlocution: circumlocutionary.
- circumlocutionary
Meaning of circumlocutory
- adjective Characterised by circumlocution; overly wordy.
Questions about synonyms of circumlocutory
- What is another word for circumlocutory?
- Circumlocutory has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as periphrastic and circumlocuitous.
- What does circumlocutory mean?
- Circumlocutory means characterised by circumlocution; overly wordy.
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