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verbose

[vərˈboʊs]
adjective
verboso
1. Using or containing more words than necessary; characterized by wordiness or prolixity
The professor's verbose lecture could have been condensed into half the time.
A palestra verbosa do professor poderia ter sido condensada na metade do tempo.
2. In computing, displaying or producing detailed output or messages
Run the command with the verbose flag to see detailed output.
Execute o comando com a opção verbosa para ver a saída detalhada.
Synonyms
wordylong-windedprolixgarrulousloquaciouscircumlocutory
Antonyms
concisebriefsuccinctlaconictersepithy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
verboso
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
verboso
Standard usage; may also use prolixo in formal literary contexts
General
prolixo
More formal alternative, especially in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

to go on at length
to use a lot of hot air
beat around the bush
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