Wordy: meaning, definitions and examples

The word 'wordy' originated from the Middle English word 'wordi', which meant 'using words, speaking'. Over time, it evolved to its current meaning of containing too many words. The negative connotation of wordiness is often associated with verbosity and lack of conciseness in communication.

See also: foreword, reword, rewording, worded, wordily, wordiness, wording, wordless, wordlessly, wordplay, wordsmith.

At rank #27,672, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.

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