Circumlocution

Parts Of Speech: Noun

Definition:

The use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive.

Synonyms: Similar words

diffuseness	discursiveness	euphemism
indirectness	pleonasm	prolixity

diffuseness

discursiveness

euphemism

indirectness

pleonasm

prolixity

Antonyms: Opposite words

conciseness

Sentences:

Picture-1: Man speaking

Henry is an expert in circumlocution.

Picture-2: Reporter, politician, cameramen

The politician used circumlocution to answer the reporter’s question.

Picture-3: Lawyer

The lawyer used circumlocution to confuse the jury.

Picture-4: Man, woman

Richard used circumlocution to change the topic of conversation.