Verbose
Containing more words than necessary; wordy
adjectiveVerbose
Containing more words than necessary; wordy
adjectiveImagine This
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.
Sounds Like
vur-BOHZ
Looks Like
verbal
Remember This
The root is Latin verbum meaning 'word'; verb + -ose conveys 'full of words' in this context.
Other Forms
Connect With
wordy, loquacious, garrulous, prolix, verbosity
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.
Study Deeper
- 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.
From Latin verborosus 'full of words', from verbum 'word'.
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.