Circular and Prolix

Circular

Circular adjective - Not straightforward or direct.
Usage example: a rather circular discussion of the problem that never addresses it directly

Prolix and circular are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prolix" instead an adjective "Circular".

Prolix

Prolix adjective - Using or containing more words than necessary to express an idea.

Circular and prolix are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Circular" instead an adjective "Prolix".

Nearby Word: prolixity
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