periphrasis (Meaning)

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periphrasis (n)

a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things

Webster

See Periphrase.

No weak antonyms found.

The periphrasis "with great difficulty" conveys the notion of effort and struggle.
The lengthy periphrasis "in a manner that is both expeditious and efficient" describes an action as being performed quickly and effectively.
The periphrasis "in the capacity of" denotes a specific role or position.
The periphrasis "for the duration of" indicates the length of time an event or action occurs.
The redundant periphrasis "over and above" emphasizes a point or quantity.
The periphrasis "by virtue of" attributes a quality or characteristic to a particular subject.
The verbose periphrasis "in the event that" expresses a hypothetical or conditional situation.
The evasive periphrasis "so to speak" introduces an imprecise or roundabout expression.
The metaphorical periphrasis "the Devil's advocate" refers to someone who takes a contrary position for the sake of argument.
The technical periphrasis "sine qua non" denotes an essential or indispensable element.

a style that involves indirect ways of expressing thingsSee Periphrase.

circumlocution, diffuseness, garrulousness, garrulity, windiness, verbosity, prolixity, verbalism, repetitiveness, wordiness

terseness, succinctness, compactness, succinctness, brevity,compactness, crispness, conciseness, concision, brevity

The periphrasis "with great difficulty" conveys the notion of effort and struggle.

The lengthy periphrasis "in a manner that is both expeditious and efficient" describes an action as being performed quickly and effectively.

The periphrasis "in the capacity of" denotes a specific role or position.

The periphrasis "for the duration of" indicates the length of time an event or action occurs.