˜yÐÄvlog

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verbose

[ ver-bohs ]

adjective

  1. characterized by the use of many or too many words; wordy:

    a verbose report.

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verbose

/ vɜːˈbəʊs; vɜːˈbɒsɪtɪ /

adjective

  1. using or containing an excess of words, so as to be pedantic or boring; prolix
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ±¹±ð°ùˈ²úŽÇ²õ±ð±ô²â, adverb
  • verbosity, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ±¹±ð°ù·²úŽÇ²õ±ðl²â adverb
  • ±¹±ð°ù·²úŽÇ²õ±ðn±ð²õ²õ noun
  • ³Ü²Ôv±ð°ù·²úŽÇ²õ±ð adjective
  • un±¹±ð°ù·²úŽÇ²õ±ðl²â adverb
  • un±¹±ð°ù·²úŽÇ²õ±ðn±ð²õ²õ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of verbose1

1665–75; < Latin ±¹±ð°ù²úō²õ³Ü²õ, equivalent to verb ( um ) word + -ō²õ³Ü²õ -ose 1
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of verbose1

C17: from Latin ±¹±ð°ù²úō²õ³Ü²õ from verbum word
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The most verbose executive orders are likely the ones with the least power to effect change, a fact Trump's minions are trying to hide by overwhelming people with verbiage.

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It mimics my chatty style of writing, but it's also a bit repetitive, and very verbose.

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She has used verbose phrases when speaking off the cuff, and while a few turns of phrase have been embraced by her supporters, opponents have often criticised her for a lack of clarity.

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He’s a very quiet, gentle man and not super verbose, but then suddenly he’ll come up with a lot to say.

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He is very verbose and speaks in a certain way.

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