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periphrastic

/ˌpɛrɪˈfræstɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does periphrastic mean?

adjective

Expressed or performed by indirect or roundabout means; using circumlocution. Used to describe a phrase or sentence that conveys a meaning indirectly, often through the use of multiple words or clauses.

Example

"The poet's use of periphrastic language added complexity and depth to the narrative."

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