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Using or containing an excessive number of words is called verbose. For example, He is very verbose; it takes him 20 words to say hello.


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What term means full of words?

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What is the root word of verbalise?

verbose verbose means very wordy, or detailed.


Verbose in a sentence?

1. The disillusioned student thought that by writing in an overly verbose manner, his essay would be better. 2. The paper was too verbose to fit the 500 word limit. 3. During debates, politicians have to make an effort to not be verbose; they only have one minute to explain their positions. 4. Patent applications are infamously verbose in their claims.


Dr. Verbose earned her degree in etymology, the scientific study of words?

Dr. Verbose obtained her degree in etymology, which involves the scientific study of words. In this field, she gained expertise in analyzing the origin, history, and meaning of words.


A sentence for the word verbose?

A common way to say that someone is verbose is to say yada yada yada.


What is a synonym for verbose?

Loquacious.


Does Verbose has a positive connotation?

No.


Is verbose a type of sugar?

No, "verbose" is not a type of sugar. The term "verbose" refers to language or writing that is overly wordy or elaborate. It describes a style of communication that uses more words than necessary to convey an idea.


What is the antonym for succinct?

Antonyms of succinct: wordy, verbose, long-winded, prolix.


Is verbose a negative word?

Yes.


One who is wordy is said to be?

Verbose.


How would you use verbose in a sentence?

The teacher's lecture was so verbose, her class had either fallen asleep, or missed the whole point of the lesson.