Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
verbiage
Noun
/ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/
Definition
Verbiage refers to an excess of words or a manner of speaking that uses more words than necessary.
Examples
- The report was filled with such verbiage that it became hard to grasp the main point.
- She preferred straightforward communication over unnecessary verbiage.
- The contract contained legal verbiage that confused many of the signers.
Meaning
It is often used to describe language that is overly complicated or wordy, making it unclear or difficult to understand.
Synonyms
- Wordiness
- Prolixity
- Verbosity
- Long-windedness
