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/
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 professor's prolix lecture made every student's eyes glaze over.
Pro licks wordy pages — prolixly tedious and lengthy!
Too prolix to fix, now it's just a mix!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'prolixus', meaning stretched out or extended. The word literally described something that flows forward extensively.
Breakdown
pro- (forward/forth) + lix- (from liquere, to flow) + -us (Latin adjective ending)
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📝Examples
“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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