Definitions
- Describing a roundabout or indirect way of expressing something. - Referring to a long and complicated explanation that avoids the main point. - Talking about a circuitous or meandering speech or writing style.
- Describing a wordy or verbose way of expressing something. - Referring to a roundabout or indirect way of speaking or writing. - Talking about a manner of expression that avoids using direct or simple language.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe indirect ways of expressing something.
- 2Both words refer to a roundabout or verbose manner of speaking or writing.
- 3Both words can be used to avoid using direct or simple language.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Ambages is less common than circumlocution in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Ambages has a more negative connotation, implying deception or evasion, while circumlocution is more neutral.
- 3Focus: Ambages emphasizes the length and complexity of the expression, while circumlocution emphasizes the avoidance of direct language.
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Remember this!
Ambages and circumlocution are synonyms that describe indirect and roundabout ways of expressing something. However, ambages has a more negative connotation and emphasizes the length and complexity of the expression, while circumlocution is more neutral and emphasizes the avoidance of direct language.
