Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
verbosity
Noun
/vərˈbɒsɪti/
Definition
The quality of using more words than necessary; excessive wordiness.
Examples
- His verbosity during the presentation made it difficult for the audience to follow his main points.
- The essay was criticized for its verbosity, lacking clarity due to excessive details.
- She preferred concise communication over verbosity, which she found frustrating.
Meaning
Verbosity refers to the use of too many words to express an idea, often making it unclear or convoluted.
Synonyms
- Wordiness
- Prolixity
- Long-windedness
- Diffuseness
- Superfluity
