Of language, writing, or thought: characterized by (verbose) indirectness; circumlocutory, roundabout; (formerly also) †deceptive (obsolete). Also…

= periphrastic, adj.

of or pertaining to circumlation; roundabout, circumlocutory.

Of language or writing: indirect, circumlocutory; obscure. Cf. ambagious, adj. 1.

Of language: indirect, roundabout; verbose, long-winded, wordy. Obsolete. rare.

Marked by circumlocution, roundabout, periphrastic.

Of a statement, expression, etc.: indirect; circumlocutory.

Characterized by, relating to, or involving periphrasis; circumlocutory.

Of language: indirect, circumlocutory.

round-about in speech, etc.

Of language or writing: indirect, circumlocutory; obscure. Cf. ambagious, adj. 1.

of or marked by circumambulation.

pertaining to, or given to, circumlocution.