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circuitous

1 of 1adjective
/sɚˈkjuːɪtəs/
Forms:more circuitous,most circuitous
1

(of a route) longer and more indirect than the most direct course

  • The river followed a circuitous path, winding through the valley before reaching the sea.
  • The road was circuitous, climbing higher and higher into the hills before descending again.
  • The map showed a circuitous path that seemed unnecessary for such a short trip.
  • We took a circuitous detour to avoid the traffic jam on the main road.
  • She took a circuitous route home to avoid the busy downtown area.
Synonyms:
roundaboutdevious
2

avoiding the point instead of being straightforward

  • She offered a circuitous explanation that left everyone more confused.
  • The politician's circuitous speech obscured her main point.
  • His argument was circuitous, looping back without ever settling.
  • In response, she gave a circuitous reply instead of a simple yes or no.
Synonyms:
roundabout