prolix — using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈproʊlɪks/
Korean meaning: 말이나 글이 지나치게 길고 장황한
Korean pronunciation: **프로**릭스
Example Sentences
- The professor's prolix lecture turned a simple concept into a three-hour marathon.
- Her prolix email could have been summarized in one sentence.
- The politician's prolix response avoided answering the actual question.
prolix
ADJECTIVE//ˈproʊlɪks//
using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy
The businessman's prolix presentation exhausts his drowsy audience
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'prolixus', meaning stretched out or extended. The word literally described something that flows forward extensively.
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“The professor's prolix lecture turned a simple concept into a three-hour marathon.”
“Her prolix email could have been summarized in one sentence.”
“The politician's prolix response avoided answering the actual question.”
“My grandmother's prolix stories always include every minor detail from 50 years ago.”
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