cir·cu·i·tous (s r-ky   -ts)adj. Being or taking a roundabout, lengthy course: took a circuitous route to avoid the accident site. [From Medieval Latin circuit  sus, from Latin circuitus, a going around; see circuit.]cir·cu i·tous·ly adv.cir·cu i·ty, cir·cui·tous·ness n. |
circuitous [sir-kew-it-uss]
Adjective
indirect and lengthy: a circuitous route
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| Adj. | 1. | circuitous - 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" indirect - extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action; "making indirect but legitimate inquiries"; "an indirect insult"; "doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind"; "though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest"; "known as a shady indirect fellow" |
| 2. | circuitous - 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" indirect - not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination; "sometimes taking an indirect path saves time"; "you must take an indirect course in sailing" |
circuitous
adjective 1. indirect, winding, rambling, roundabout, meandering, tortuous, labyrinthine << OPPOSITE direct
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