periphrastic

• Относящийся к использованию более длинной, описательной фразы вместо более короткой и прямой; часто используется в грамматике для описания конструкции с вспомогательными словами.

Relating to or characterized by the use of a longer, roundabout phrase instead of a shorter, more direct one; often used in grammar to describe a construction using auxiliary words.

1. Roundabout or wordyC2formal

   Using more words than necessary to express an idea; indirect or circumlocutory in speech or writing.

   Многословный или окольный

   • His periphrastic explanation confused the audience.
   • The author's periphrastic style made the novel difficult to read.
   • She gave a periphrastic answer instead of a direct one.

   Synonymscircumlocutorydiffuseindirectlong-windedpleonasticprolixredundantroundaboutverbosewordy

   Antonymsbriefconciselaconicsuccinctterse