periphrastic
UK/.peri'fræstik/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Using more words than necessary to express something; roundabout or wordy in expression.
迂回的，冗长的，绕弯子的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedperiaround, near
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phrasroot
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tconnector
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icrelating to, having the nature of
=periphrastic
Example Sentences
- 1.
His periphrastic style of writing often confused readers with unnecessary verbose explanations.
- 2.
The politician's periphrastic response avoided directly answering the journalist's question.
- 3.
She criticized the author's periphrastic approach, preferring direct and clear communication.