Circuitously: meaning, definitions and examples

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circuitously

 

[ ˌsɜːrˈkjuɪtəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a winding and indirect way

Circuitously means taking a route that is not straight or direct, often involving twists and turns. It can also refer to a conversation or argument that does not go directly to the point but instead meanders around it.

Synonyms

indirectly, meandering, roundabout

Examples of usage

  • She made her way circuitously through the maze of streets in the old town.
  • The author circuitously led the reader to the conclusion, revealing clues along the way.

Translations

Translations of the word "circuitously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indiretamente

🇮🇳 परोक्ष रूप से

🇩🇪 indirekt

🇮🇩 secara tidak langsung

🇺🇦 опосередковано

🇵🇱 pośrednio

🇯🇵 間接的に (kanseki-teki ni)

🇫🇷 indirectement

🇪🇸 indirectamente

🇹🇷 dolaylı olarak

🇰🇷 간접적으로 (ganjeobjeogeuro)

🇸🇦 بشكل غير مباشر

🇨🇿 nepřímo

🇸🇰 nepriamo

🇨🇳 间接地 (jiànjiē de)

🇸🇮 posredno

🇮🇸 óbeint

🇰🇿 жанама түрде

🇬🇪 არაპირდაპირი გზით

🇦🇿 dolayı yolla

🇲🇽 indirectamente

Word origin

The word 'circuitously' is derived from the Latin word 'circuitus', meaning 'a going around'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of moving in a winding or indirect way has been used in various contexts throughout history, reflecting the human tendency to take complex paths to reach a destination or goal.

See also: circuitous, circuitry.