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circular

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of circular

not straightforward or direct

a rather circular discussion of the problem that never addresses it directly

Synonyms of circular

circuitous, indirect, roundabout

Words Related to circular

crooked, curvy, serpentine, sinuous, tortuous, twisting, winding

meandering, rambling, wandering

circumlocutory, long-winded, prolix, verbose

deceitful, deceptive, devious, dishonest, duplicitous, insidious, misleading, sneaky, underhand, underhanded

calculating, crafty, cunning, subtle, tricky

Near Antonyms of circular

candid, forthright, frank, honest, open, plain, unconcealed, undisguised

Antonyms of circular

direct, straight, straightforward

circular

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of circular

a short printed publication with no cover or with a paper cover

promptly tosses out those advertising circulars that come in the newspaper

Synonyms of circular

booklet, brochure, flyer (also flier), folder, leaflet, pamphlet

Words Related to circular

dodger, flysheet, handbill, handout, throwaway

advertisement, catalog (or catalogue), shopper

paperback, paperbound, pocket book

guidebook, handbook, how-to, instructions, manual

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