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verbose
[ ver-bohs ]
adjective
- characterized by the use of many or too many words; wordy:
a verbose report.
Synonyms: , , , , , ,
Antonyms:
verbose
/ vɜːˈbəʊs; vɜːˈbɒsɪtɪ /
adjective
- using or containing an excess of words, so as to be pedantic or boring; prolix
Derived Forms
- ˈDz, adverb
- verbosity, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·Dzl adverb
- ·Dzn noun
- ܲv·Dz adjective
- un·Dzl adverb
- un·Dzn noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of verbose1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The most verbose executive orders are likely the ones with the least power to effect change, a fact Trump's minions are trying to hide by overwhelming people with verbiage.
It mimics my chatty style of writing, but it's also a bit repetitive, and very verbose.
She has used verbose phrases when speaking off the cuff, and while a few turns of phrase have been embraced by her supporters, opponents have often criticised her for a lack of clarity.
He’s a very quiet, gentle man and not super verbose, but then suddenly he’ll come up with a lot to say.
He is very verbose and speaks in a certain way.
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