About The Word Wordy
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Wordy
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What's The Definition Of Wordy?
[adj] using or containing too many words; "long-winded (or windy) speakers"; "verbose and ineffective instructional methods"; "newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials"; "proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes"
[adj] use of more words than required to express an idea; "a wordy gossipy account of a simple incident"; "a redundant text crammed with amplifications of the obvious" Synonyms | Synonyms for Wordy: long-winded | prolix | redundant | tedious | verbose | windy Related Terms | Find terms related to Wordy: See Also | Wordy In Webster's Dictionary \Word"y\, a. [Compar. {Wordier}; superl. {Wordiest}.]
1. Of or pertaining to words; consisting of words; verbal;
as, a wordy war. --Cowper.
2. Using many words; verbose; as, a wordy speaker.
3. Containing many words; full of words.
We need not lavish hours in wordy periods.
--Philips.
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