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circuitous Meaning
circuitous (s)
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
deviating from a straight course
circuitous (a.)
Going round in a circuit; roundabout; indirect; as, a circuitous road; a circuitous manner of accomplishing an end.
FAQs About the word circuitous
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct, deviating from a straight courseGoing round in a circuit; roundabout; indirect; as, a circuitous road
circular, indirect,roundabout, misleading,winding, serpentine, twisting, tortuous, sinuous, deceptive
direct,direct, straight, straightforward, straightforward, straight, open, forthright, frank, plain
The circuitous route through the mountains added hours to our journey but offered stunning vistas.
His explanation took a circuitous path, touching on various tangents before arriving at the main point.
Avoiding the main roads, they opted for a circuitous trail through the forest to reach their destination unnoticed.
The detective followed a circuitous route of clues, slowly piecing together the mystery.
