verbose

using too many words

Root

Other words with the verb / verbum root

  • proverb: a short familiar saying that carries advice
  • verb: a word of action or being
  • verbal: relating to words or speech
  • verbiage: wording; excessive or unnecessary words
  • verbosity: use of too many words

Verbose is word-full, usually too full.

The verbose answer sounded impressive until she removed the filler.

Verbose is almost painfully direct once you see verb as word. A verbose answer does not just speak; it keeps spending words after the point is already made.

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