"Periphrasing" is a word in ENGLISH

periphrasing ENGLISH
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Few words of positivity

Every word the right one and exactly where it should be. That's basically the highest compliment I can give.

Gabrielle Zevin, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

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The use of many words to express an idea that might be expressed by few; indirect or roundabout language; a …

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periphrase ENGLISH

To use circumlocution.

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periphrase ENGLISH

The use of more words than are necessary to express the idea; a roundabout, or indirect, way of speaking; circumlocution.

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periphrase ENGLISH

To express by periphrase or circumlocution.

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periphrases ENGLISH
periphrasis ENGLISH

Expressing, or expressed, in more words than are necessary; characterized by periphrase; circumlocutory.

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