Verbosest: meaning, definitions and examples
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verbosest
[ vɜːrˈboʊs ]
descriptive language
Verbose refers to the use of more words than necessary to convey meaning, leading to an overly elaborate or wordy expression. It can describe a writing style or speech that includes excessive detail or lengthy explanations.
Synonyms
expansive, long-winded, prolix, wordy.
Examples of usage
- The report was too verbose, making it difficult to understand the main points.
- She has a verbose way of speaking that sometimes bores her audience.
- Editing out the verbose sections made the article much clearer.
- His verbose explanations often lead to confusion.
Translations
Translations of the word "verbosest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 verbose
🇮🇳 विस्तृत
🇩🇪 ausführlich
🇮🇩 bertele-tele
🇺🇦 багатослівний
🇵🇱 rozgadany
🇯🇵 冗長な
🇫🇷 verbeux
🇪🇸 verbozo
🇹🇷 söz yığını
🇰🇷 장황한
🇸🇦 مطول
🇨🇿 rozvláčný
🇸🇰 rozvláčný
🇨🇳 冗长的
🇸🇮 razgiban
🇮🇸 orðaflaumur
🇰🇿 ұзын сөзді
🇬🇪 გაჭედილი
🇦🇿 şişirdilmiş
🇲🇽 verbozo
Etymology
The word 'verbose' comes from the Latin word 'verbosus,' which means 'full of words' or 'wordy.' 'Verbosus' itself is derived from 'verbum,' meaning 'word.' The term made its way into English during the mid-19th century and has been used to describe speech or writing that is unnecessarily long or elaborate. Over time, it has carried a somewhat negative connotation, suggesting that the use of excessive words can obscure meaning rather than clarify it. In literature and academia, verbosity is often discouraged in favor of concise and direct communication, as it is believed that clarity is essential for effective expression.