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.
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circuitous Sentence Examples
- 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.
- Despite her friend's insistence on a more direct approach, she preferred the circuitous route, enjoying the scenic detours.
- The politician's speech was full of circuitous phrases, carefully avoiding direct answers to tough questions.
- Negotiating the maze-like streets of the ancient city proved to be a circuitous and bewildering experience.
- The circuitous logic of his argument left many in the audience puzzled and unconvinced.
- Instead of taking the straightforward path, she embarked on a circuitous journey of self-discovery, exploring different cultures and philosophies.
- The river meandered in a circuitous manner through the valley, creating fertile plains and picturesque landscapes along its banks.
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
indirect,roundabout, circular, misleading, serpentine, sinuous, twisting, tortuous,winding,rambling
straightforward, straight, straight, straightforward,direct, direct, frank, candid, forthright, honest
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.
