Circumlocution

Circumlocution
noun

Definition: 1. indirect and wordy language; 2. evasion in speech, especially to indirectly say something unpleasant
Synonyms: evasion, wordiness, verbosity, redundancy, prolixity
Antonyms: directness

Sample Sentences:

  After a few glasses of wine, Jerry began to talk with circumlocution and never got to his point.

 Your circumlocution is getting us nowhere; please be direct and get to the point!

Usage:

  http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/commentators/dj-taylor-daily-life-at-the-circumlocution-office-6268535.html

http://www.nytimes.com/1985/05/22/opinion/l-circumlocution-office-is-where-to-find-it-257119.html

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Circumlocution is a way of trying to get around a subject by not getting directly to the point. Politicians use it frequently. One could say politicians are often inclined to use circumlocutory language. "Circumlocution office" is a negative term referring to red tape in a governmental office.

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