Meaning & use
verbose
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Using or containing more words than necessary; wordy.
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The professor's verbose lecture left students struggling to identify the main point.
Editors trimmed the verbose report down to a concise two pages.
A note on using this word
Usually carries a mildly negative connotation, suggesting unnecessary length rather than thoroughness.
Words with a similar meaning
wordylong-winded
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