verbose — using more words than necessary; wordy and lengthy in speech or writing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: using more words than necessary; wordy and lengthy in speech or writing
Pronunciation (IPA): /vərˈboʊs/
Example Sentences
- My professor is so verbose that students fall asleep during his lectures.
- Please be concise and avoid verbose descriptions in your report.
- His verbose email could have been summarized in one sentence: 'Meeting postponed.'
verbose
ADJECTIVE[/vərˈboʊs/]
using more words than necessary; wordy and lengthy in speech or writing
Talking too much, exhausting listeners
His verbose speech on the grandiose stage made the audience morose
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'verbosus' meaning 'wordy,' derived from 'verbum' meaning 'word.' The suffix '-ose' is used to form adjectives indicating an abundance or excess of something.
Breakdown
verb- (word) + -ose (full of, characterized by) = verbose (full of words)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My professor is so verbose that students fall asleep during his lectures.”
“Please be concise and avoid verbose descriptions in your report.”
“His verbose email could have been summarized in one sentence: 'Meeting postponed.'”
“The politician's verbose speech bored the audience.”
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