1 If you speak elliptically, you use language that is not direct and is sometimes difficult to understand:
We now have a sleek modern building with up-to-date facilities and an adaptable, elliptically shaped auditorium.
The seating is elliptically arranged around the performing space.
She spoke, somewhat elliptically, of the need to engage in a dialogue.
The people involved are so numerous and speak so elliptically at times that keeping track of their identities and beliefs is difficult.
Those who are suspicious say so elliptically.
