Circumlocution
/ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən/
Scrabble:22 ptsWWF:30 pts14 letters
Definition of Circumlocution
noun
- A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.
- A roundabout expression.
Anagrams of Circumlocution
No exact anagrams found for "circumlocution". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "circumlocution" and rearranging:
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
c3
i1
r1
c3
u1
m3
l1
o1
c3
u1
t1
i1
o1
n1
Total: 22 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Circumlocution
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Circumlocution"
Circumlocution is a 14-letter word that scores 22 points in Scrabble and 30 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Circumlocution" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "circumlocution" is a high-scoring word.