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prolix

adjective

tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
P
Ends with
X
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈpɹəʊ.lɪks

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length

    “editing a prolix manuscript”

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Example Sentences

editing a prolix manuscript
a prolix lecturer telling you more than you want to know
He gave a good verbal description of the suspect

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