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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

tract

paperback, paperbound, pocket book

guidebook, handbook, how-to, instructions, manual

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  1. Dictionary: Definition of circular Medical Dictionary: Definition of circular Spanish Central: Translation of circular Nglish: Translation of circular for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of circular for Arabic speakers

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