circuitous

adjective
UK: /sɜːˈkjuː.ɪ.təs/
US: /sɝːˈkjuː.ə.t̬əs/

  1. Not direct or straightforward; long and complicated.

    1. The route we took was circuitous, but scenic.
    2. His circuitous explanation confused everyone in the meeting and wasted time.

  2. Roundabout or indirect in language or behavior.

    1. He asked in a circuitous way if I needed any help.
    2. The politician gave a circuitous answer, avoiding the main question.

Synonyms

roundabout winding devious tortuous indirect

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "circuitous" in English means: Not direct or straightforward; long and complicated., Roundabout or indirect in language or behavior..

The phonetic transcription of "circuitous" is /sɜːˈkjuː.ɪ.təs/ in British English and /sɝːˈkjuː.ə.t̬əs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "circuitous": roundabout, winding, devious, tortuous, indirect.

Example usage of "circuitous": "The route we took was circuitous, but scenic.". More examples on the page.