weitschweifig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- circuitous adj Not straightforward or to the point.
- circuitously adv In a long, winding way; by a roundabout route.
- circumstantial adj Based on indirect evidence that suggests something without directly proving it.
- fulsome adj Excessive and tasteless, going further than good manners allow.
- obtuse adj Slow to understand or notice things that seem obvious to others.
- prolix adj Using far more words than needed and going on for too long, often about unimportant details.
- wordy adj Using far more words than necessary; long-winded.
Senses
weitschweifig is used for these senses in English:
- circuitous Not direct or to the point.
- circuitously In a circuitous manner; following a circuitous route.
- circumstantial Abounding with minor circumstances; in great detail; particular.
- fulsome Characterised or marked by fullness; abundant, copious.
- obtuse Indirect or circuitous.
- prolix Tediously lengthy; dwelling on trivial details.
- wordy Using an excessive number of words.
circuitous — full definition
- adj Not straightforward or to the point.
- adj Describing a route that is long and full of twists and turns.
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