Ambages (Noun)
Meaning
(archaic) roundabout or mysterious ways of action.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Usages
Examples
- The wizard's ambages confused the villagers, who couldn't understand the true purpose of his ritual.
- The politician's ambages during the debate led many to question her sincerity on the issue.
- The thief's ambages in the dark alley allowed him to evade detection by the police.
- The ancient prophecy was shrouded in ambages, making it difficult for the seer to decipher its meaning.
- The king's ambages in his dealings with the neighboring kingdom sparked rumors of a secret alliance.