#9 Circumlocution
Definition- The use of many words when few would do
Part of speech
Noun
Circumlocutory- Adjective
Circumlocutory- Adjective
Synonyms
- Diffuseness
- Wordiness
- Verbiage
- Indirectness
Antonyms
- Directness
- Conciseness
- Straightforwardness
- Terseness
Sentences
1. The circumlocutory man was known for rambling and going into major detail when it was not needed.
2. The professor was known for being circumlocutory because he would talk about a very simple easy to learn subject for hours.
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Indirectness Example avi