circuitous (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/
Definition
Marked by a winding or indirect course; not direct or straightforward.
Examples
The politician gave a circuitous answer that avoided the main question.
We followed the circuitous path through the forest to reach the hidden waterfall.
His explanation of the problem was so circuitous that no one understood it.
How to Use circuitous
- circuitous route (collocation)
- A path that is not direct, often due to obstacles or a desire to avoid something. — "The detour forced us onto a circuitous route that added thirty minutes to our drive."
- circuitous path (collocation)
- A physical trail or walkway that winds and turns. — "The hikers followed the circuitous path up the mountain, enjoying the scenic views."
- circuitous speech (collocation)
- Communication that is indirect, evasive, or overly complicated. — "She gave a circuitous speech, never directly addressing the controversial topic."
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