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verbose
adjective
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; long-winded.
Common - Frequently used in everyday language
Etymology
From Latin verbosus "full of words," from verbum "word."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"His verbose explanations tested everyone's patience."
- 2.
"The verbose contract ran to fifty pages."
- 3.
"She asked him to be less verbose and more direct."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
wordylong-windedprolixramblinggarrulous
Related Words
loquaciousvolublediffusewindy
Fun Fact
Verbose and verb share the Latin root verbum (word). In computing, "verbose mode" means a program outputs detailed information about its operations—many, many words.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (V, E, R, B, O, S, E)
Scrabble Value: 12 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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