Directness and Periphrasis

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Directness noun - The free expression of one's true feelings and opinions.

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Periphrasis is an antonym for directness.

Nearby Words: direct, direction, directly, directing

Periphrasis noun - The use of too many words to express an idea.

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Directness is an antonym for periphrasis in topics: indirect speech, excessive in language.

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Periphrasis and Directness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/directness/periphrasis

Directness & Periphrasis. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/directness/periphrasis>.

Periphrasis or Directness. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/directness/periphrasis.

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