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- [ser-kyoo-i-tuh s]
- /sərˈkyu ɪ təs/
- /sɜːˈkjuː.ɪ.təs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ser-kyoo-i-tuh s]
- /sərˈkyu ɪ təs/
Definitions of circuitous word
- adjective circuitous A circuitous route is long and complicated rather than simple and direct. 3
- adjective circuitous indirect and lengthy; roundabout 3
- adjective circuitous roundabout; indirect; devious 3
- adjective circuitous roundabout; not direct: a circuitous route; a circuitous argument. 1
- noun circuitous (of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way. 1
- adjective circuitous indirect, roundabout 1
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Origin of circuitous
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Medieval Latin circuitōsus, equivalent to circuit(us) circuit + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Circuitous
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circuitous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for circuitous
adj circuitous
- tortuous — full of twists, turns, or bends; twisting, winding, or crooked: a tortuous path.
- devious — If you describe someone as devious you do not like them because you think they are dishonest and like to keep things secret, often in a complicated way.
- rambling — aimlessly wandering.
- meandering — to proceed by or take a winding or indirect course: The stream meandered through the valley.
- labyrinthine — of, relating to, or resembling a labyrinth.
adjective circuitous
- winding — the act of winding.
- convoluted — If you describe a sentence, idea, or system as convoluted, you mean that it is complicated and difficult to understand.
- twisting — a deviation in direction; curve; bend; turn.
- lengthy — having or being of great length; very long: a lengthy journey.
Antonyms for circuitous
adj circuitous
- direct — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
- straight — without a bend, angle, or curve; not curved; direct: a straight path.
- straightforward — going or directed straight ahead: a straightforward gaze.
- in line — (of an internal-combustion engine) having the cylinders ranged side by side in one or more rows along the crankshaft.
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