- circumlocutionist
- cir·cum·lo·cu·tion·ist
English syllables. 2014.
circumlocutionist
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circumlocutionist — ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷sh(ə)nə̇st noun ( s) : one who uses circumlocution * * * circumlocūˈtionist noun A person who uses circumlocution • • • Main Entry: ↑circumlocution … Useful english dictionary
circumlocution — n. 1 a a roundabout expression. b evasive talk. 2 the use of many words where fewer would do; verbosity. Derivatives: circumlocutional adj. circumlocutionary adj. circumlocutionist n. circumlocutory adj. Etymology: ME f. F circumlocution or L… … Useful english dictionary
