Wordier: meaning, definitions and examples
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wordier
[ ˈwɜːr.dɪ.ər ]
descriptive language
Wordier refers to a style of writing or speaking that uses more words than necessary. It often implies that the communication is less concise and can sometimes be seen as overly elaborate or unnecessarily complicated.
Synonyms
long-winded, loquacious, prolix, verbose.
Examples of usage
- The article was too wordier than needed, making it hard to follow.
- Her speech became increasingly wordier, which diluted the main message.
- He prefers clear and direct communication, avoiding wordier expressions.
Translations
Translations of the word "wordier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais prolixo
🇮🇳 बोलचाल वाला
🇩🇪 wortreicher
🇮🇩 lebih bertele-tele
🇺🇦 більш багатослівний
🇵🇱 bardziej rozwlekły
🇯🇵 言葉が多い
🇫🇷 plus verbeux
🇪🇸 más verboso
🇹🇷 daha kelime dolu
🇰🇷 더 다소곳한
🇸🇦 أكثر كلامية
🇨🇿 více slovecký
🇸🇰 viac slovný
🇨🇳 更加冗长
🇸🇮 bolj besednati
🇮🇸 meira orðréttur
🇰🇿 көп сөзді
🇬🇪 მეტი სიტყვიერი
🇦🇿 daha sözlü
🇲🇽 más verboso
Etymology
The term 'wordy' comes from the combination of 'word', a unit of language, and the suffix '-y', which indicates a characteristic of. The evolution of 'wordy' can be traced back to the Middle English term 'worde,' which means 'a promise or statement.' The addition of the suffix suggests a quality related to the use of words. The comparative form 'wordier' was formed in English to describe something that is more wordy or verbose than something else. Over the centuries, the word has been used in various contexts, often to critique communication styles in literature, academia, and everyday conversation, emphasizing the preference for brevity and clarity.