Ambages

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Roundabout, indirect, or unnecessarily complicated ways of speaking or acting, used especially in archaic contexts.

“The lawyer spoke in such ambages that no one in the room could follow his argument.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

am·ba·ges

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Synonyms

roundaboutcomplicated

Antonyms

directnessclarity

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Three vowels (A, A, E) and ends in -ES, the GES ending is unusual and helps narrow guesses.

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points, the B and G both score well and the archaic nature means opponents may challenge.

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