Verbosely: meaning, definitions and examples

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verbosely

 

[ ˈvɜːrbəʊsli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a wordy manner

Using or expressed in more words than are needed. Characterized by using an excess of words to express an idea.

Synonyms

prolixly, tediously, wordily.

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Word Description / Examples
verbosely

This word is used when describing speech or writing that uses more words than necessary, often to the point of being lengthy and redundant.

  • He explained the simple concept so verbosely that it became difficult to follow.
  • The instruction manual is written so verbosely that it's hard to find the actual instructions.
wordily

This term refers to speech or writing that uses too many words and can often be confusing or difficult to follow. It usually has a slight negative connotation, suggesting a lack of conciseness.

  • The student answered the question wordily, making it hard for the teacher to find the main point.
  • Instead of summarizing the article, she recounted it wordily.
prolixly

This term is similar to 'verbosely' but usually carries a more formal tone. It indicates overly lengthy and detailed speech or writing.

  • The professor spoke prolixly about the topic, causing many students to lose interest.
  • The document was written prolixly, making it a challenge to extract important information quickly.
tediously

This word is using to describe something that is boring, repetitive, and wears down the listener or reader's patience. It usually has a negative connotation.

  • The meeting dragged on tediously, with little progress made.
  • He described the trip so tediously that no one wanted to hear the rest of the story.

Examples of usage

  • He explained the concept verbosely, taking twice as long as necessary.
  • She tends to speak verbosely, often causing confusion for her listeners.
Context #2 | Adjective

wordy

Using or expressed in more words than are needed. Characterized by using an excess of words to express an idea.

Synonyms

prolix, verbose, wordy.

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Word Description / Examples
verbosely

Use this word when describing an action where someone speaks or writes with too many words. It often has a slightly formal or neutral tone.

  • She explained the process verbosely, making it hard to follow
wordy

This casual word is often used in everyday conversations to indicate that someone is using more words than needed. It can have a mildly negative tone.

  • His wordy emails take forever to read and don't get to the point quickly
verbose

This word is used to describe speech or writing that contains more words than necessary. It has a slightly negative tone, implying that clarity is lost.

  • Her verbose explanation confused rather than clarified the issue
prolix

This word best fits academic or literary contexts, implying that someone is using too many words in a way that is tedious and overly detailed. It has a negative connotation.

  • The professor's prolix lecture made many students lose interest

Examples of usage

  • His writing style is quite verbosely, often requiring readers to sift through unnecessary details.
  • The professor's lectures tend to be verbosely, making it challenging for students to grasp the main points.

Translations

Translations of the word "verbosely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verbosamente

🇮🇳 विस्तारपूर्वक

🇩🇪 weitschweifig

🇮🇩 dengan bertele-tele

🇺🇦 багатослівно

🇵🇱 rozwlekle

🇯🇵 冗長に

🇫🇷 verbeusement

🇪🇸 verbosamente

🇹🇷 laf kalabalığıyla

🇰🇷 장황하게

🇸🇦 بإسهاب

🇨🇿 rozvláčně

🇸🇰 rozvláčne

🇨🇳 冗长地

🇸🇮 obširno

🇮🇸 málglaður

🇰🇿 көп сөзбен

🇬🇪 ვერბოზული

🇦🇿 uzun sözlərlə

🇲🇽 verbosamente

Etymology

The word 'verbosely' originates from the combination of the word 'verbose' and the adverb suffix '-ly'. 'Verbose' comes from the Latin word 'verbosus', meaning 'full of words' or 'talkative'. The suffix '-ly' is used to create adverbs from adjectives, in this case, turning 'verbose' into 'verbosely'. The term has been used in English since the late 18th century to describe the act of expressing something in more words than necessary.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,476, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.