Circumlocution Word Meaning

Etymology:

late Middle English: from Latin circumlocutio(n-) (translating Greek periphrasis), from circum ‘around’ + locutio(n-) from loqui ‘speak’

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive

Short Definition:

use of many words where fewer would do

Examples:

• his admission came after years of circumlocution
• he used a number of poetic circumlocutions