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Wordabulary

verbose

Pronunciation
Adjective C1 Advanced

Quick answer

Using more words than needed; wordy.

"His verbose emails often buried the main point."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

wordy long-winded

Antonyms

concise succinct

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "His _____ emails often buried the main point."

Answer: verbose

In your own words, what does "verbose" mean?

Using more words than needed; wordy.

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