English Explanatory Dictionary

verbiage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Overabundance of words.
  2. The manner in which something is expressed in words; word choice.

Pronunciation

/ˈvɜː(ɹ).bi.ɪd͡ʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-verbiage.wav /ˈvɝ.bi.ɪd͡ʒ/ En-us-verbiage.oga

Word forms

verbiage verbiages

Etymology

From French verbiage. Compare verb meaning "word" in verbal and verbose.

Synonyms

verbalism wordiness verbosity verboseness long-windedness prolixity circumlocution wordage wordishness surplusage wording diction phrasing terminology phraseology

Related words

verbage verbal verbose
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