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Learn “Circuitous”

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Circuitous

adjective/ser-kyoo-i-tus/

Meaning

(of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way.

In context

The directions led us on a circuitous path through the countryside.

Remember it

CIRCUITous contains CIRCUIT — a route that loops around instead of going straight there.

Use it well

For routes and explanations that wander: 'a circuitous route'; hints it took longer than needed.