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Circumlocution
01
the deliberate use of unnecessary words or phrases in an attempt to avoid addressing a topic directly
02
the use of an indirect expression to describe something
Example
Their instructions were full of unnecessary circumlocution that just muddied what was actually a simple request.
Through endless circumlocution she hinted at what she wanted without coming out and requesting it directly.
Rather than come right out and explain what happened, she chose circumlocution and talked all around the issue for ten minutes without resolving anything.
Instead of providing a direct answer, the politician resorted to circumlocution, using lengthy and vague statements.
