periphrastic

[US]/ˌpɛrɪˈfræstɪk/
[UK]/ˌpɛrəˈfræstɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.expressing something in a roundabout way; characterized by the use of more words than necessary

Phrases & Collocations

periphrastic expression

periphrastic construction

periphrastic phrase

periphrastic form

periphrastic usage

periphrastic style

periphrastic synonym

periphrastic language

periphrastic method

periphrastic statement

Example Sentences

his periphrastic way of speaking made the lecture confusing.

she used a periphrastic description to avoid stating the obvious.

the periphrastic nature of his argument weakened its impact.

in writing, a periphrastic style can enhance the narrative.

her periphrastic remarks often led to misunderstandings.

using periphrastic phrases can make your speech sound more formal.

the teacher encouraged students to avoid periphrastic expressions.

his periphrastic explanations were often too long-winded.

periphrastic language can sometimes obscure the main point.

she preferred a direct approach rather than a periphrastic one.

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