Verbose (Adjective)
Meaning
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The professor was known for being a verbose lecturer, often using complicated jargon to explain simple concepts.
- The company's verbose marketing strategy was confusing potential customers and driving them away.
- The writer's verbose style made the novel difficult to finish, with overly long descriptions and unnecessary tangents.
- The verbose instructions that came with the product were more confusing than helpful, making it hard to assemble.
- The politician's verbose speech was full of clichés and empty promises, but lacked any real substance or concrete solutions.