5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Periphrastic' in a Sentence
"Indirect or roundabout way of expressing something; using more words than necessary." more
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Sarah's periphrastic explanation confused the class during the science experiment.
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The periphrastic route through the forest was scenic but took much more time.
Her periphrastic way of explaining the story made it longer than necessary.
Instead of directly answering, he used periphrastic language to describe his feelings.
The periphrastic instructions on the treasure map led the pirates in circles.
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