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circuitously Meaning & Definition

/sɝːˈkjuː.ə.t̬əs.li/

What Does Circuitously Mean?

Circuitously is used as an adverb meaning In a circuitous manner; following a circuitous route.

Word Facts for Circuitously

Part of speechadverb
Pronunciation/sɝːˈkjuː.ə.t̬əs.li/
Syllables5
Comparative / superlativemore circuitously, most circuitously

Circuitously Definition (Adverb)

  1. In a circuitous manner; following a circuitous route.

Synonyms of Circuitously

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Word Forms & Grammar

circuitously (comparative more circuitously, superlative most circuitously)

Origin of Circuitously

From circuitous + -ly.

Pronouncing Circuitously

The standard pronunciation of circuitously is /sɝːˈkjuː.ə.t̬əs.li/, spoken in 5 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (kjuː).

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