Circuitous
Circuitous adjective - Not straightforward or direct.
Opaque and circuitous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Opaque" instead an adjective "Circuitous".
Opaque
Opaque adjective - Having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning.
Usage example: somehow listeners seem to connect with the songwriter, despite his deeply personal, often opaque lyrics
Circuitous and opaque are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Circuitous" instead an adjective "Opaque".
Nearby Words: opaqueness, opaquely
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