Associations to the word «Circuitous»
Noun
- Route
- Routing
- Path
- Tt
- Journey
- Lea
- Ascent
- Overland
- Milestone
- Baggage
- Road
- Voyage
- Barrow
- Mile
- Rear
- Reach
- Distance
- Passage
- Navigation
- Divide
- Freight
- Ridge
- Climb
- Traffic
- Direction
- Rail
- Railway
- Pass
- Walk
- Marker
- Loop
- Pathway
- Way
- Trail
- Armenia
- Mountain
- Canal
- Travelling
- Quest
- Plane
- Disposition
- Advance
- Branch
- Trip
- Marsh
- Railroad
- River
- Slip
- Highway
- Entrance
- Shipping
- Enemy
- Hill
- Northeast
- Convoy
- Train
- Line
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
CIRCUITOUS, adjective. Not direct or to the point.
CIRCUITOUS, adjective. Of a long and winding route.
Dictionary definition
CIRCUITOUS, adjective. Marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct; "the explanation was circuitous and puzzling"; "a roundabout paragraph"; "hear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend".
CIRCUITOUS, adjective. Deviating from a straight course; "a scenic but devious route"; "a long and circuitous journey by train and boat"; "a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic".
Wise words
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