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Meaning of 'verbose' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Verbose [ a.]
- Abounding in words; using or containing more words than are necessary; tedious by a multiplicity of words; prolix; wordy; as, a verbose speaker; a verbose argument.

Meaning of 'verbose' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . verbose [ s]
Meaning (1):
- using or containing too many words
Example in sentence:
  • long-winded (or windy) speakers;
  • newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials;
  • proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes;
  • verbose and ineffective instructional methods

Nearby Words:

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