1. circuitous, roundabout

marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

Example Sentences:
'the explanation was circuitous and puzzling'
'a roundabout paragraph'
'hear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend'

Synonyms

• roundabout

2. circuitous, devious, roundabout

deviating from a straight course

Example Sentences:
'a scenic but devious route'
'a long and circuitous journey by train and boat'
'a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic'

Synonyms

• devious
• roundabout