Verbosely: meaning, definitions and examples
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verbosely
[ ˈvɜːrbəʊsli ]
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
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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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.
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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.
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prolixly |
This term is similar to 'verbosely' but usually carries a more formal tone. It indicates overly lengthy and detailed speech or writing.
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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.
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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.
wordy
Using or expressed in more words than are needed. Characterized by using an excess of words to express an idea.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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