circuitous

As adjectives the difference between circuitous and circumlocutory

is that circuitous is not direct or to the point while circumlocutory is characterised by circumlocution; periphrastic; verbose.

As adjectives the difference between devious and circuitous

is that devious is deviating; not straightforward or honest, not frank; not standard while circuitous is not direct or to the point.

As a noun taxonomy

is the science or the technique used to make a classification.

As an adjective circuitous is

not direct or to the point.

As adjectives the difference between circuitous and intimate

is that circuitous is not direct or to the point while intimate is closely acquainted; familiar.

As a noun intimate is

a very close friend.

As a verb intimate is

to suggest or disclose discreetly.

As adjectives the difference between tenuous and circuitous

is that tenuous is thin in substance or consistency while circuitous is not direct or to the point.

As adjectives the difference between circuitous and noncommittal

is that circuitous is not direct or to the point while noncommittal is tending to avoid commitment; lacking certainty or decisiveness; reluctant to give out information or show one's feelings or opinion.

As an adjective circuitous

is not direct or to the point.

As a noun roundaboutness is

the quality of being roundabout or circuitous.