Question

Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word below ?
Circuitous
(A) Cyclic (B) Indirect
(C) Confusing (D) Crooked

Answer 1

Out of the given options the option closest to the meaning of the word 'circuitous' is the option (B) indirect.

If a route or journey is circuitous it is long and indirect.

Example Sentence

The guide took us to the fort through a circuitous route.

Answer 2

Circuitous means indirect or roundabout

Circuitous  basically means "a going around." It is a Latin origin word. It is an adjective.

Example: The cabdriver took them on a circuitous route to the destination. Which means the cab driver did not take a direct route.