Circuitous and Compendious
Opposite meaning words
Circuitous
Circuitous adjective - Using or containing more words than necessary to express an idea.
Usage example: a circuitous explanation for what seems like a fairly basic concept
Compendious is an antonym for circuitous.
Compendious
Compendious adjective - Marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning.
Usage example: a compendious summary of the referendum before the voters
Circuitous is an antonym for compendious.
Nearby Word: compendium
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