"Periphrastically" Example Sentences
1. The author periphrastically described the scene with an abundance of adjectives.
2. She periphrastically suggested that we should postpone the meeting until next week.
3. The politician periphrastically avoided answering the reporter's question.
4. He periphrastically explained his absence from the meeting.
5. The teacher periphrastically explained the difficult concept to her students.
6. She periphrastically expressed her displeasure with the new policy.
7. The lawyer periphrastically argued his case before the judge.
8. He periphrastically described the artwork in great detail.
9. The doctor periphrastically explained the medical procedure to the patient.
10. She periphrastically described her dream in vivid detail.
11. The poet periphrastically conveyed the beauty of the sunset in her poem.
12. He periphrastically referred to the controversial issue without taking sides.
13. The historian periphrastically described the events leading up to the war.
14. She periphrastically suggested that we should try a different approach.
15. The architect periphrastically explained the concept behind the building design.
16. He periphrastically praised the chef for his culinary skills.
17. The scientist periphrastically explained the theory behind the experiment.
18. She periphrastically hinted that she would like a promotion at work.
19. The musician periphrastically described the inspiration behind his new song.
20. He periphrastically criticized the government's policy without being too direct.
21. The artist periphrastically described the emotion behind her latest painting.
22. She periphrastically advised her friend to seek professional help.
23. The philosopher periphrastically talked about the meaning of life.
24. He periphrastically referred to the historical event without elaborating too much.
25. The chef periphrastically described the unique flavor of the dish.
26. She periphrastically conveyed her disappointment with the election results.
27. The journalist periphrastically mentioned the scandal without revealing too much detail.
28. He periphrastically explained the reason for his resignation from the company.
29. The author periphrastically hinted at the plot twist in the story.
30. She periphrastically suggested a compromise to resolve the conflict.
Common Phases
1. In other words; put differently; to rephrase it
periphrastically.
2. Using circumlocution; by saying it indirectly; in a roundabout way.
3. To express it
periphrastically; to elaborate it further; in a more detailed manner.
4. To convey it indirectly; to hint at it
periphrastically; without giving a direct answer.
5. Speaking
periphrastically; avoiding direct language; with a more elaborate explanation.