Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ambage
noun
/æmˈbeɪdʒ/
Definition
Ambage refers to unnecessary or roundabout speech or writing; it means speaking or acting in an indirect or convoluted manner.
Examples
- The report was filled with so much ambage that it was difficult to grasp the main point.
- Her ambage in the meeting frustrated the team, as they preferred straightforward communication.
Meaning
The word is often used to criticize communication that is unclear or overly complicated.
Synonyms
- circumlocution
- verbosity
- evasion
- indirection
