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Verbose
Containing more words than necessary; wordy
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A woman is talking to her friends for hours about how expensive her golden necklace is, because she is too talkative. Those who are talkative are usually verbal in nature.
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Sounds Like
vur-BOHZ
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Looks Like
verbal
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Remember This
The root is Latin verbum meaning 'word'; verb + -ose conveys 'full of words' in this context.
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Other Forms
Verboseadjective
Verboselyadverb
Verbositynoun
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Connect With
wordy, loquacious, garrulous, prolix, verbosity
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Note
Verbosity (noun) refers to the quality of using too many words; verbose describes the tendency or style. Use it to critique writing or speech, not a person’s mood or personality alone.
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Examples
- The professor asked the student to be more concise, as his verbose explanations overwhelmed the class.
- Her verbose essay covered every possible detail, making it hard to identify the main argument.
Synonyms
wordylong-windedprolixrambling
Antonyms
succinctconciseterselaconic
Etymology
From Latin verborosus 'full of words', from verbum 'word'.
Mnemonic
Mnemonic: VERB + OSE = full of words; remember that verbose literally means 'full of words'.
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Loquacious
adjectiveTending to talk a great deal; very talkative.
Garrulous
adjectiveExcessively talkative, especially about trivial matters; chatty.
Abstruse
adjectiveDifficult to understand; obscure or highly complex.
Accidental
adjectiveHappening by chance or without deliberate planning; not intended. In music, it is also a noun for a symbol that temporarily alters a pitch.
Acerbic
adjectiveSharp or biting in tone or taste; caustic or mordant in manner.
Acquiescent
adjectiveReady to agree or approve without protest; compliant.
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