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circuitous - Dictionary definition and meaning for circuitous

CIRCUITOUS

(adj.) deviating from a straight course
"a scenic but devious route", "a long and circuitous journey by train and boat", "a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic"
synonyms : devious , roundabout
It was a long and circuitous journey. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
"the explanation was circuitous and puzzling", "a roundabout paragraph", "hear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend"
synonyms : roundabout

Mnemonics for circuitous

(Tag: ) circuit-ous -> like circuit;
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(Tag: ) circuit + ous.. Deviating from the circuit..
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