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verbose

adjective

Using or containing too many words

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
V
Ends with
E
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
12

How it sounds

Pronunciation

vəˈbəʊs

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adjective

  1. Using or containing too many words

    “Long-winded (or windy) speakers”

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Example Sentences

Long-winded (or windy) speakers
Verbose and ineffective instructional methods
Newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials
Proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes

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