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- Dictionaryver·bose/vərˈbōs/
adjective
- 1. using or expressed in more words than are needed: "much academic language is obscure and verbose"
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Verbose means using more words than necessary to express thought, or resulting in dullness or obscurity. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of verbose from the authoritative source of American English.
Verbose means using or containing more words than are necessary. Learn the formal and disapproving adjective, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with the Cambridge Dictionary.
Definitions of verbose. adjective. using or containing too many words. “ verbose and ineffective instructional methods” synonyms: long-winded, tedious, windy, wordy. prolix. tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Verbose."
Verbose means using or containing an excess of words, so as to be pedantic or boring. Learn the origin, pronunciation, and usage of verbose with synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences.
verbose. (vɜːʳboʊs ) adjective. If you describe a person or a piece of writing as verbose, you are critical of them because they use more words than are necessary, and so make you feel bored or annoyed. [formal, disapproval] ...verbose politicians. His writing is difficult and often verbose.
Definition of verbose adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Verbose means using or containing more words than are necessary. Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of verbose with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and other sources.