umschrieben
Translation
paraphrased, described, circumscribed, euphemistic
Examples
Das ist eine gut umschriebene Aufgabe.
That is a well-described task.
Seine Antwort war sehr umschrieben.
His answer was very circumlocutory.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) described ... a well-described task
Similar Words
Synonyms: paraphrased, evasive; Antonyms: direct, clear
Etymology
From the prefix 'um-' (around) + 'schreiben' (to write). Literally 'to write around' something, implying you're not addressing it directly.
Memory Tips
Think of 'writing around' (um-schreiben) a topic instead of getting straight to the point.