wordiness


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word·y

 (wûr′dē)
adj. word·i·er, word·i·est
1. Relating to or consisting of words; verbal.
2. Tending to use, using, or expressed in more words than are necessary to convey meaning.

word′i·ly adv.
word′i·ness n.
Synonyms: wordy, diffuse, long-winded, prolix, verbose
These adjectives mean given to using or marked by the use of an excessive number of words: a wordy apology; a diffuse historical novel; a long-winded speaker; a prolix, tedious lecturer; verbose correspondence.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.wordiness - boring verbosity
verboseness, verbosity - an expressive style that uses excessive or empty words
turgidity, turgidness, flatulence - pompously embellished language
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wordiness

noun
Words or the use of words in excess of those needed for clarity or precision:
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Translations

wordiness

[ˈwɜːdɪnɪs] Nverbosidad f, prolijidad f
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wordiness

nWortreichtum m, → Langatmigkeit f (pej)
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wordiness

[ˈwɜːdɪnɪs] nverbosità
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As an introduction to elite Roman attitudes towards slaves and the institution of slavery, the wordiness of the book and dry details might keep the interest of the young university student or advanced high school student.