Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wordy
Adjective
/ˈwɜr.di/
Definition
Characterized by the use of many words, often unnecessarily.
Examples
- The report was too wordy, making it difficult to understand the main points.
- She has a tendency to be wordy in her emails, using more words than necessary.
Meaning
When something is described as ‘wordy’, it means that it contains more words than needed, often making it longer and less clear.
Synonyms
- Verbose
- Long-winded
- Loquacious
- Prolix
