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wordy
[/ˈwɜːrdi/]
adjective
verboso
1.
Using or containing more words than necessary; lengthy and tedious in expression
The essay was too wordy and could have been expressed more concisely.
O ensaio era muito verboso e poderia ter sido expresso de forma mais concisa.
2.
Characterized by verbose language or excessive use of words
His wordy explanation confused the audience rather than clarifying the point.
Sua explicação verbosa confundiu a audiência em vez de esclarecer o ponto.
Synonyms
verbose
long-winded
prolix
garrulous
loquacious
talkative
Antonyms
concise
brief
succinct
laconic
terse
pithy
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
verboso
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
prolixo
More formal or literary alternative
Portugal
verboso
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
prolixo
Literary or formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
beat around the bush
go on and on
long-winded explanation
use ten words when one will do
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