Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overword
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈwɜrd/
Definition
To express something in too many words; to elaborate excessively on a topic.
Examples
- The speaker tended to overword his points, making it hard for the audience to follow his main argument.
- In her writing, she often overwords sentences, which can dilute the impact of her message.
Meaning
To use more words than necessary to say something, often leading to redundancy or confusion.
Synonyms
- Overelaborate
- Expatiate
- Prolix
- Verbalize
