periphrasis

Noun

Meaning

See Periphrase.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

circumlocution ambage diffusion redundancy roundabout euphemism fecundity verbosity indirectness prolixity verbiage loquacity loquaciousness diffuseness garrulity
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Antonyms

standard lack collection nothing silence ignorance
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Hypernyms

verbosity verboseness

Related terms

periphrastic periphrase

Derivatives

periphrases

Close letter words and terms

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