WORDINESS

prolixity, prolixness, windiness, long-windedness, wordiness

(noun) boring verbosity

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

wordiness (usually uncountable, plural wordinesses)

The excessive, often unnecessary, use of words.

Synonyms

• verbosity

Anagrams

• disowners, rowdiness, wind roses, windroses

Source: Wiktionary


Word"i*ness, n.

Definition: The quality or state of being wordy, or abounding with words; verboseness. Jeffrey.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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