circumlocutious
adjective as in strong fondness
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Example:He was accused of being evasive when questioned by the police.
Definition:Avoiding a direct or straightforword answer; tending to avoid having to face a fact, responsibility, or question
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Example:The author's prolix style made the book a difficult read.
Definition:Tending to speak or write at excessive length; tediously long-winded
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Example:The author’s arguments were tangential and did not directly address the problem at hand.
Definition:Moving or going off the main point or subject; not directly relevant
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