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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

circumlocutory

/ˌsɜːmkəmˈlɒktəri/ adjective · British & US
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What does circumlocutory mean?

adjective

Using many words where fewer would do; indirect or evasive in speech or writing; circumventing the point or issue at hand.

Example

"The politician's circumlocutory response to the question only confused the issue further."

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