Periphrastic language can be unclear or unnecessarily complicated, so use it sparingly in communication.

Use Sparingly

Use periphrastic expressions for stylistic effect, to create a sense of narrative or in formal writing.

Writing Style

Periphrastic speech can appear evasive, as if you're avoiding getting to the point.

In grammar, periphrastic constructions show tense, aspect, mood, etc., without changing the verb form.

Periphrastic grammatical structures can provide precision and clarity when single-word forms are too vague.

When learning languages, translating periphrastic expressions can be challenging due to their complexity.