VERBOSE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does verbose mean? 

• VERBOSE (adjective)
  The adjective VERBOSE has 1 sense:

1. using or containing too many words

  Familiarity information: VERBOSE used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• VERBOSE (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Using or containing too many words

Synonyms:

long-winded; tedious; verbose; windy; wordy

Context example:

proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes

Similar:

prolix (tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length)

Derivation:

verboseness; verbosity (an expressive style that uses excessive or empty words)