circuitous

/sərˈkjuːɪtəs/
adjective
  1. Long and indirect rather than short and direct; roundabout.
    • The river follows a circuitous path through the valley.
    • We took a circuitous route to avoid the traffic jam.
    • His circuitous explanation confused the students even more.
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