English / word
verbose
adjective C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
In context
01
The editor simplified the author's verbose prose to make it readable.
02
His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.
Synonyms
wordy,long-winded,prolix
Antonyms
concise,brief,succinct
Collocations
verbose prose,verbose writing,verbose explanation