ambage

/ˈæmbɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A circuitous or indirect way of speaking, often used to convey meaning without directly expressing it.

“The politician’s words were full of ambage, and it took a close reading to understand what he really meant.”

Synonyms

  • circumlocution
  • equivocation

Antonyms

  • clarity
  • directness