verbosely
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Definition
Adverb: In a manner that uses more words than necessary; in a long-winded or wordy way.
Usage
The adverb "verbosely" describes the manner in which an action, typically speaking or writing, is performed. It indicates that the communication is characterized by an excess of words, often leading to unnecessary length and potential lack of clarity.
Examples
- The professor answered the simple question verbosely, taking twenty minutes when a one-sentence reply would have sufficed.
- The contract was written so verbosely that even the lawyers had difficulty understanding its core terms.
- He tends to explain things verbosely, adding many tangential details.
Advanced Usage
- Used in formal or critical contexts: "Verbosely" is often used in academic, professional, or literary criticism to describe inefficient communication.
- The report, while thorough, was verbosely composed and could benefit from concise editing.
Variants and Related Words
- Verbose (adjective): Using or containing more words than needed.
- He is known for his verbose writing style.
- Verbosity (noun): The quality of being verbose; wordiness.
- The verbosity of the document made it tedious to read.
Synonyms
- Wordily
- Long-windedly
- Prolixly
- Diffusely
Antonyms
- Concisely
- Succinctly
- Briefly
- Tersely
Adverb
- in a verbose manner
- she explained her ideas verbosely