wordy
/'wə:di/
Definition
Adjective: 1. Using or containing too many words; verbose: Describes speech, writing, or a person that uses more words than necessary, often making the communication long-winded, inefficient, or tedious. 2. Consisting of words; oral: (Less common) Pertaining to or involving words, especially in contrast to action.
Usage
The adjective "wordy" is used to critique communication that is unnecessarily long or verbose. It often carries a negative connotation, suggesting that the excess words obscure the main point or make the text or speech boring. It can describe a person, a piece of writing (like an essay, report, or email), or a style of speaking.
Examples
- The professor's wordy explanation confused the students more than it helped.
- Her report was rejected for being too wordy and lacking clear conclusions.
- He is a wordy speaker who rarely gets to the point.
- Avoid wordy phrases like "at this point in time" when you can simply say "now."
Advanced Usage
- "Wordy battle": A confrontation fought with words, such as a heated debate or argument.
- The political discussion quickly turned into a wordy battle.
- Comparative and Superlative Forms: "wordier," "wordiest."
- The first draft was wordy, but the second was even wordier.
- This is the wordiest legal document I have ever read.
Variants and Related Words
- Wordily (adverb): In a wordy manner.
- He explained the concept wordily.
- Wordiness (noun): The quality or state of being wordy.
- The editor cut the wordiness from the article.
Synonyms
- Verbose: Using more words than needed.
- Long-winded: Tediously lengthy in speaking or writing.
- Prolix: (Formal) Extending to great, tedious length.
- Garrulous: Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
- Diffuse: Spread out; not concise or focused.
Antonyms
- Concise: Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words.
- Succinct: Briefly and clearly expressed.
- Terse: Sparing in the use of words; abrupt.
- Laconic: Using very few words.
Idioms and Phrases
- To be/get (a bit) wordy: To speak or write in an overly verbose way.
- I know I got a bit wordy in my email, but I wanted to cover all the details.
Adjective
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using or containing too many words
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long-winded (or windy) speakers
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verbose and ineffective instructional methods
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newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials
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proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes
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