Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
periphrastic
adjective
pəˈrɪf.res.tɪk
Definition
Relating to or characterized by the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.
Examples
- The periphrastic description of the event made it sound more interesting than it actually was.
- His periphrastic style often left listeners confused about his main point.
Meaning
Periphrastic refers to a mode of expression that uses circumlocution or an indirect way of speaking, typically to add emphasis or detail.
Synonyms
- circumlocutory
- verbose
- prolix
