circuitously

[US]/sɜːˈkjuːɪtəsli/
[UK]/sɜrˈkjuːɪtəsli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.in a roundabout or indirect manner

Phrases & Collocations

circuitously arriving

circuitously explained

circuitously traveling

circuitously routed

circuitously discussing

circuitously navigating

circuitously leading

circuitously communicating

circuitously connecting

circuitously approaching

Example Sentences

he explained his point circuitously, making it hard to follow.

the story was told circuitously, adding to its mystery.

they arrived at their destination circuitously, which delayed their plans.

she often speaks circuitously, which frustrates her listeners.

the instructions were given circuitously, leading to misunderstandings.

the conversation went circuitously from one topic to another.

she often writes circuitously, making her essays hard to read.

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