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circumlocution

noun

/ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

Meaning

the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly

The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.

wordiness, verbosity, periphrasis, redundancy

conciseness, brevity, directness

political circumlocution, filled with circumlocution, avoid circumlocution

a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman

the natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular di...

the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality

a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

A person who sleepwalks.