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Verbiage: meaning, definitions and examples

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verbiage

 

[ ˈvɜːr.bi.ɪdʒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

excessive language

Verbiage refers to an excessive and overcomplicated use of words, often with the intention to sound more intelligent or important than necessary. It can also describe language that is overly wordy or difficult to understand.

Synonyms

prolixity, verbosity, wordiness

Examples of usage

  • Her speech was filled with verbiage, making it hard for the audience to follow.
  • The contract was full of legal verbiage that was difficult for the average person to comprehend.

Translations

Translations of the word "verbiage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verborreia

🇮🇳 शब्दजाल

🇩🇪 Wortschwall

🇮🇩 verbalitas

🇺🇦 словоблуддя

🇵🇱 gadanina

🇯🇵 冗語

🇫🇷 verbiage

🇪🇸 verborrea

🇹🇷 laf kalabalığı

🇰🇷 장황함

🇸🇦 ثرثرة

🇨🇿 žvanění

🇸🇰 žvanenie

🇨🇳 废话

🇸🇮 besedičenje

🇮🇸 orðavaðall

🇰🇿 сөз бұрмалау

🇬🇪 სიტყვათმთევლობა

🇦🇿 söz yığımı

🇲🇽 verborrea

Etymology

The word 'verbiage' originated in the early 18th century from the French word 'verbier', meaning 'to chatter'. It evolved to refer to excessive use of words or verbosity. The term has been used to critique unnecessary complexity or verbosity in language, emphasizing the importance of clarity and conciseness in communication.

See also: adverb, proverb, verb, verbal, verbalize, verbing, verbose, verbosity.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,385, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.