Verbose Meaning in English
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Definition
Using more words than necessary; expressing something in a very wordy or long-winded way.
Usage & Nuances
'Verbose' is formal and often critical, used to describe speech or writing that is unnecessarily long. Common in academic, legal, or technical contexts. Don't confuse with 'talkative' (which means speaks a lot, but not necessarily in a wordy way). Usually modifies 'explanation', 'report', 'style', etc.
Example Sentences
His explanation was too verbose for me to follow.
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The report is a bit verbose; try to make it shorter.
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Please avoid being verbose in your essays.
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I got lost halfway through his verbose speech.
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The instructions are pretty verbose—can you give me the short version?
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Honestly, her emails are always way too verbose for quick replies.
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