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Circuitous vs Anfractuous - What's the difference?

circuitous | anfractuous |

As adjectives the difference between circuitous and anfractuous

is that circuitous is not direct or to the point while anfractuous is sinuous, twisty, winding.

circuitous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not direct or to the point.
  • Of a long and winding route.
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    Synonyms

    * (not direct): indirect * (of a winding route): roundabout

    anfractuous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • sinuous, twisty, winding.
  • craggy, rugged, coarse, rough, uneven.
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