adjective as in strong fondness

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Circumspect, Equivocal, Oblique

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Example Sentences

Example:The diplomat used circumspect language in their speech to avoid offending the host country.

Definition:Characterized by great care and caution; careful and thoughtful in speech and action to avoid offending or raising suspicions.

From Circumspect

Example:The politician's remarks were equivocal, giving different interpretations to the same statement to suite the context.

Definition:Not clear or definite in meaning, often used to avoid commitment or to deceive someone.

From Equivocal

Example:Her questions were very oblique, and no one could tell if she was questioning something directly.

Definition:Implied rather than stated directly; not direct or straightforward.

From Oblique