Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ambages
Noun
/ˈæm.bɪ.dʒiz/
Definition
An indirect or roundabout way of speaking; elaborate or ambiguous expression.
Examples
- His speech was filled with ambages, making it challenging to understand his main point.
- The lawyer’s ambages led to confusion among the jurors.
- She preferred to speak plainly rather than use any ambages.
Meaning
The term refers to a convoluted or circuitous manner of expression, often making it difficult to discern the straightforward meaning.
Synonyms
- Indirectness
- Evasiveness
- Ambiguity
- Equivocation
