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