verbose (vɜːˈbəʊs
)
Definitions
adjective
- using or containing an excess of words, so as to be pedantic or boring; prolix
Derived Forms
verˈbosely adverb
verbosity (vɜːˈbɒsɪtɪ
) ,
verˈboseness noun
Word Origin
C17: from Latin verbōsus from verbum word
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