Opposite of being the straightest and most direct way to a point or end
“The group voted to stop at the zoo, forcing Mark to drive the indirect route to their destination.”
(of a path) Opposite of in a straight line and, as a corollary, the shortest and quickest
“Drivers using the ramp will avoid having to take a circuitous route in order to reach the bridge off South Broadway.”
Opposite of superlative for small in stature due to having relatively little height
“Firemen were called to rescue a stray cat stuck in a tall tree.”
(of writing) Opposite of superlative for relatively brief in extent
“There is no way I can survive this long and boring lecture.”
Opposite of superlative for limited or insufficient in quantity
“We ordered extra for the party so there should be adequate food for everyone.”
Opposite of superlative for rather rude, curt or abrupt in speech or manner
“Mitch was always courteous and would always put others before himself.”
Opposite of superlative for easily broken into small fragments
“I almost lost one of my teeth after attempting to bite into a hard confectionary.”
Opposite of superlative for lasting or taking a small amount of time
“After years of professional service, Sarah decided to take an extended sabbatical to travel the world.”
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