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circumlocutory.

Characterised by circumlocution; overly wordy

14 characters6 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/sɜː.kəm.ləʊˈkjuː.tə.ɹi/Received-Pronunciation/sɝ.kəm.loʊˈkjuː.tɚ.i/General-American
  1. Characterised by circumlocution; overly wordy

Where this word comes from

From circumlocution + -ory; compare Medieval Latin circumlocūtōrius from Classical Latin circumlocūtiō.

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