VERBOSELY

verbosely, windily, long-windedly, wordily

(adverb) in a verbose manner; “she explained her ideas verbosely”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

verbosely (comparative more verbosely, superlative most verbosely)

In a verbose manner; in a fashion employing more lengthy phrasing, utilizing extraneous words, making use of superfluous verbiage, applying more grandiose verbal construction, etc, than is strictly required, necessary, or desirable, in order to convey the essential nature of the communication.

Synonyms

• long-windedly

Antonyms

• tersely

Anagrams

• obversely

Source: Wiktionary

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VERBOSE

Ver*bose", a. Etym: [L. verbosus, from verbum a word. See Verb.]

Definition: Abounding in words; using or containing more words than are necessary; tedious by a multiplicity of words; prolix; wordy; as, a verbose speaker; a verbose argument. Too verbose in their way of speaking. Ayliffe.

– Ver*bose"ly, adv.

– Ver*bose"ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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