Circuitously
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɝːˈkjuː.ə.t̬əs.li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Circuitously is an adverb meaning In a circuitous manner; following a circuitous route.
Meaning
In a circuitous manner; following a circuitous route.
Example Sentences
I encountered a couple of hungry-looking dogs, but both hurried circuitously away from the advances I made them.
For instance: I raised, as a problem, my difficulty in finishing my book, in writing without a deadline. I raised it at length, circuitously, with emotion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include uncircuitously, circumlocuitously, roundaboutly, tortuously, convolutedly, circumventively.
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