circumlocutions

[US]/ˌsɜː.kəm.ləˈkjuː.ʃənz/
[UK]/ˌsɜr.kəm.ləˈkuː.ʃənz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the use of many words to say something that could be said more clearly and directly

Phrases & Collocations

avoid circumlocutions

use circumlocutions

employ circumlocutions

circumlocutions are unnecessary

eliminate circumlocutions

circumlocutions in writing

prefer circumlocutions

circumlocutions confuse meaning

circumlocutions are vague

recognize circumlocutions

Example Sentences

his speech was filled with circumlocutions that confused the audience.

she often uses circumlocutions to avoid giving a direct answer.

in legal documents, circumlocutions can lead to misunderstandings.

his circumlocutions made the simple topic seem overly complicated.

teachers often discourage circumlocutions in students' writing.

using circumlocutions can sometimes be a sign of uncertainty.

he prefers direct communication over circumlocutions.

her circumlocutions made it hard to understand her main point.

in negotiations, circumlocutions can be used strategically.

he was criticized for his circumlocutions during the interview.

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