Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Verbose; wordy; prolix: Describing language, speech, or writing that uses more words than necessary, making it unnecessarily long and complicated.
   • Overly ornate; cluttered; fussy: Describing something, such as decoration, design, or a process, that is excessively detailed, elaborate, or complicated with unnecessary elements.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Bài diễn văn này quá rườm rà. (This speech is too verbose.)
  • Cách trang trí trong phòng thật rườm rà. (The decoration in the room is very cluttered.)
  • Thủ tục hành chính rườm rà làm mất thời gian. (The cumbersome administrative procedures waste time.)

Advanced Usage

• "văn phong rườm rà": a verbose or florid writing style.
  • Nhà văn trẻ nên tránh lối viết văn phong rườm rà. (Young writers should avoid a florid writing style.)

Variants and Related Words

• Rườm (adj): Often used in combination, implying excess or profusion (e.g., rườm rà, cây cối rườm rà - lush/overgrown trees).

Synonyms

• Wordy: Using too many words.
• Prolix: Tediously lengthy.
• Overelaborate: Excessive in detail or ornament.
• Convoluted: Extremely complex and difficult to follow.
• Cumbersome: Unwieldy due to excessive complexity.

Related Idioms

• Rườm rà phức tạp: Redundant and complicated. This phrase emphasizes both unnecessary detail and complexity.
  • Kế hoạch rườm rà phức tạp khó thực hiện. (The redundant and complicated plan is hard to execute.)

adj

1. verbose; prolix; wordy