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ver·bose
\və(r)ˈbōs, ˌvərˈb-, və̄ˈb-, vəiˈb-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin verbosus, from verbum word + -osus -ose — more at word
1. : abounding in words : containing more words than necessary : prolix, tedious
< his arguments, clear, logical, never verbose — H.W.H.Knott >
2. : given to wordiness : using words excessively : tediously long in speaking or writing
< a verbose orator >
Synonyms: see wordy |