Periphrastic

Pronunciation: /ˈpɝˈaɪˈpieɪtʃˈɹæsˈtɪk/

Periphrastic (adjective)

  1. Describing something in a roundabout way instead of using a simple or direct term.

Examples

  • A periphrastic phrase can often confuse the listener.
  • A periphrastic phrase uses more words than necessary.

Common collocations: periphrastic expression, periphrastic construction

Synonyms of Periphrastic

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Periphrastic

  • — Opposite of being wordy or lengthy.
  • — Opposite of speaking in a roundabout manner.